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COVER and SPINE prints head to head in PMS 4485. Build not acceptable of PMS. TEXT and Covers 2 and 3 prints head to head in Black. File is setup as 4 color process 8-1/2 x 11”. Text pages do not bleed.  SET margins as 1” gutter, 1/4” top, bottom, and outside edge. Wrap around perfect bound cover to open with ease and lay flat when open: flush trim, glued on, grain must run parallel to spine, score at bind to prevent cracking with an additional score 1/4" from bind on front and back covers. Trim covers and text 3 sides. DRILL (complete book) 3 (3/8") round holes, 2-3/4" center to center; centered on left 8-1/2" side; center of holes suitable from left edge of sheet without loss of information. DELIVERY with traceable means to 17 destinations.