 |
|
| ea |
each |
| ed |
editor
|
| edn |
edition
|
| edges |
The
extremities of the pages. Head, tail and fore-edge. The fore-edge being
the side opposite the spine. |
| edition |
This
simply means all copies printed form the one setting of the type. |
| embossed |
An
impression stamped into the surface. Gilt is a common form of highlighting
the embossing. Blind stamping is when there is no colour or gold added. |
|
endpapers |
The
double leaves at both ends of the book. There is the paste-down the other
is the free endpaper. |
| engravings |
Illustrations
or plates printed from either a metal plate or wooden block. |
| Eng./Engl. |
English |
| ephemera |
"Lasting
only a day". Material that was not intended to last for a long period of
time. Includes magazines, broadsides, newspapers, playbills, tickets, promotional
matter, etc. |
| errata |
Mistakes
found after the book has been printed. An errata slip is usually laid in.
Also called "corrigenda". |
| ex-library |
Formerly
the property of a library. |
| ex-libris |
See
bookplate. |
| extra |
A
term used to describe a volume with either a lavish binding or an exceptionally
large collection of plates. |
| eng./engr. |
engraved
|
