Abstract: A binding (B) for a plurality of sheets (10) has a front cover (12) attached to a rear cover (14) along a fold line (16). The front and rear covers (12 and 14) each have an interior and an exterior surface. A movable closure flap 26 is attached to the rear cover 14 joins the front and rear covers (12 and 14). A first retainer (34) attached to the front cover 12) and a second retainer (36) complementary thereto releasably secures the closure flap (26) to the front cover (12) in a closed position (32). A display jacket (38) has a front panel (40) connected to a rear panel (42). The front panel (40) has a passageway (46) through which the second retainer (36) releasably engages the first retainer (34). A front pocket (40) is formed with the interior side (20) of the front cover (12) and has an opening (50) facing a top edge (52) of the front cover (12) for receiving a flap (54) of the rear panel (42) of the display jacket (38).
Abstract: An inexpensive portfolio formed from a single, integral, die-cut blank and adapted for securing and incorporating a paper pad is presented. The portfolio may alternatively contain one or more pockets. Preferably, the incorporated paper pad is of the type having its binding along the top end such as a legal pad.