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E Edges The three outer sides of the text block when book is closed: fore edge, top edge or head, and bottom edge or foot. Edgeworn Wear along the edges of hardback book covers. Edited Prepared for publication Edition All of the copies of a book printed at the same time from the same setting of type. End Papers The double leaves added to the book by the binder that become the pastedowns and free endpapers inside the front and rear covers. These pages are an integral part of the binding of a book, holding the text block and case together. The lack of them drastically shortens the value and life of a book. Editor A person who gathers material for a book, oversees text written by others, and/or makes the text more readable. Elephant Folio A book about 23 inches tall. Ephemera Those bits of throwaway paper of every day life (e.g.: advertising, ticket stubs, programs, some booklets and pamphlets, etc.) Errata A list of errors and their corrections or additions to the printing, found after book has been printed, usually on separate sheet or slip of paper. The plural of erratum. Ex-Library Deaccessioned from a public libraries collection. Ex-Libris Usually found on bookplate referring to "from the books" of John Doe, etc. From a private library, as opposed to a public library. Could also be a stamp. Example A particular copy of an edition. Extra-Illustrated Extra illustrations added to the book after publication. F Fading The color of some book covers fades or becomes less intense when exposed to light. See also Darkening. Fair A book that is very worn, but all of it's important parts, and dust jacket, must be present. May be soiled with tears, endpapers missing, etc. Such defects must be noted in descriptions. Also see our page of descriptive terms. Fine A book that has no defects in book or jacket, but not as crisp as it was when new. Also see our page of descriptive terms. First and Second Printing Before Publication This indicates the publisher was successful in promoting the book and had more orders before the actual publication date than the first printing quantity would cover, therefore a second printing was ordered. Not a first edition. First Edition The first printing of a book, done from the original setting of type. The collectibility of the first edition was established in the early days of printing, when the lead type used in the presses would quickly wear away, compromising the readability of the book being printed. First Separate Edition The first appearance as a complete book or pamphlet of a work that has previously appeared as part of another book. First Thus Means not a first edition, but something is new. It may be revised, have a new introduction by the author or someone else, be the first publication in paperback form, or first by another publisher. First Trade Edition The edition produced for general commercial sale, as distinguished from a limited edition. Flexible Binding Limp, leather/plastic covers which are flexible. Fly-Leaves Plain papers at front and rear of book after endpapers. Fly title See Half-title. Folio Has several meanings: (1) a leaf numbered on the front; (2) the numeral itself; and (3) a folio-sized book. Foot The bottom edge of the text block. Fore Edge The right edge opposite the spine. Fore Edge Painting A painting on gilded fore edge, which can only be seen by fanning pages. Popular in the 15th and 16th centuries, and occasionally still being done today. Foxing The brown age spots thought to be caused by impurities in paper(e.g.: acid, exposure to humidity, etc.) Free Endpaper Front and rear blank pages added by the binder Front Matter The pages preceding the text of a book, in the following order: Bastard Title or Fly Title Frontispiece Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Preface or Forward Table of Contents List of Illustrations Introduction Acknowledgments Half-Title Frontis - Frontispiece The illustration facing title page. Full Binding A binding in which the spines and boards are uniformly covered with the same material. |
