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|
| Saddle-stitching |
A
term applied by binders to stapling or stitching work through the back to
the centre. |
| Scarce |
Hard
to find but to extremely so. |
| Serif |
The
fine lines on the top and the bottom of a letter. |
| Sewn |
The
section(s) are sewn using thread rather than wire, staples or glue. |
| Shaken |
When
the body of the text is loose inside the binding. |
| Shelf
worn |
Showing
signs or wear to the lower edge where the book has rubbed against the shelving. |
| Signature |
The
letter or figure placed at the bottom of a sheet or section. Also used to
identify a single sewn section of leaves. |
| Slip
case |
A protective case open at one end to expose the spine. |
| Soft
cover |
See
paperback. |
|
Solander case |
Invented
by Daniel Charles Solander initially to house botanical prints. The spine
is hinged so that the lid can fold open and lay flat. When closed the box
is sealed on all sides |
| Spine |
The
visible section seen when the book is shelved. Also know as the back-strip.
|
| Sprinkled
edges |
The
edges of a book which have been sprinkled with ink or colour. |
| Sprung |
See
shaken. |
| Straight
grain morocco |
Morocco
leather which has an artificial pattern impressed |
| Sunned |
Fading
or discolouration from exposure to sunlight. |
