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I apologize if this is the wrong forum; I have an unusual question. Last week I bought a simple, quite nice, all-leather cover for my four-volume set (the one cover fits all four) and it has a feature I’m not familiar with. I’ll attempt to describe it. The cover zips from top to bottom completely and will lay flat when opened. On the inside “spine” of the cover there is a sewn-in leather “tongue” which extends beyond the opened zipper about one and a half inches. What is this for?

My only guess is that it’s there to protect the ribbons extending from the bottom of the breviary when re-zipping but that would mean inverting it because it’s located at what seems to be the top of the cover. I realize this seems trivial but if it has an actual function I’d like to know what it is. Thanks for any answers.
 
From the description you gave, I believe that your idea is right. The leather tongue sticking out from the inside spine would go between the ribbons and the zipper.

When I purchase the four volume set, I would love to get a leather carrying case like that!

God bless!
 
Might it be that it is supposed to be inserted into the spine of the book?
 
Thanks for the answers. Luigi, you may be on to something. I’ll try it.
 
I have an Ignatius travel Bible that had a similar case already attached. The tab is at the top. I believe it is to cover the gap at the top where not all of the teeth of the zipper meet
 
NickD said:
I have an Ignatius travel Bible that had a similar case already attached. The tab is at the top. I believe it is to cover the gap at the top where not all of the teeth of the zipper meet
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That makes sense, too. Thanks.
 
Luigi_Daniele said:
Let us know, please. 🙂
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If I place it on the bottom, it actually does “sweep” the ribbons inside while zipping it up. However, the zipper ends up on top and it seems harder to unzip that way. Anyway, thanks again everyone; ultimately, it’s not too big a deal and most importantly, my breviary is covered.
 
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