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|
| Abridged
edition |
An
edition of a work shortened by condensing the text or omitting certain parts.
|
| Addendum
(pl. addenda) |
Matter
to be included in a book after the body has been set. |
| ADS |
Autograph
document signed |
|
A.e.g.
|
All
edges gilt. Gold leaf gilt applied to the edges of the pages. |
| ALS |
Autograph
letter signed |
| ANS |
Autograph
note signed. |
| Advance
copies |
Final
proofs or earliest sheets of a main printing bound and distributed for use
of salesmen, reviewers, etc. |
| Advance
sheets |
Folded
and collated copies of a work submitted to the publisher for approval before
binding commences. |
|
Ads.,
Advts., Adverts.
|
(see
advertisements). |
| Advertisements |
Many
books (especially of the 19th century) contained advertisements and frequently
listed other works from that particular publisher's catalogue. |
| All
published |
The book is complete
as is, and any further volumes were never published.
|
| Armorial
binding |
A
binding stamped with a coat of arms. |
| Association
copy |
A
copy that has belonged to the author, has been annotated by the author,
or has been owned by someone connected to the book's publication. |
