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Describing book parts correctly
I have a book that has some dents on what I THINK is called the
'untrimmed fore-edge' of the pages. Is this the proper description for this book part? Is the description of 'dents' complete and clear enough, as there are no tears, just some of the points slightly folded over? Thanks, Dave |
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"Dave" wrote in message
news I have a book that has some dents on what I THINK is called the 'untrimmed fore-edge' of the pages. I have an untrimmed foreskin, what's the proper term for that? |
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"Dave" wrote in message news I have a book that has some dents on what I THINK is called the 'untrimmed fore-edge' of the pages. Is this the proper description for this book part? Is the description of 'dents' complete and clear enough, as there are no tears, just some of the points slightly folded over? Thanks, Dave The fore-edge would be the part of the book opposite the spine. As an unqualified term, I would assume that meant the page edges, but I think it could also be applied to the cover if so specified. ("Fore-edge of top cover bumped" for example.) "Untrimmed" pages could mean deckle edged. See some example pictures he http://www.mywingsbooks.com/coll-terms/edg02_.shtml I don't think I would use the term "dents" at all, except possibly to describe a bump to the cover along an edge, or possibly in the middle of the cover. Bumps on the corner are...bumps! (Examples he http://www.mywingsbooks.com/coll-terms/edg02_.shtml ) If it is the page points (corners?) that are slightly folded over, you probably want the term "dog-eared." Hope this helps. If not, feel free to write again. We sometimes do actual book-talk here! Alice -- Book collecting terms illustrated. Occasional books for sale. http://www.mywingsbooks.com/ |
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On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 01:06:29 GMT, "my-wings"
wrote: "Dave" wrote in message news I have a book that has some dents on what I THINK is called the 'untrimmed fore-edge' of the pages. Is this the proper description for this book part? Is the description of 'dents' complete and clear enough, as there are no tears, just some of the points slightly folded over? Thanks, Dave The fore-edge would be the part of the book opposite the spine. As an unqualified term, I would assume that meant the page edges, but I think it could also be applied to the cover if so specified. ("Fore-edge of top cover bumped" for example.) "Untrimmed" pages could mean deckle edged. See some example pictures he http://www.mywingsbooks.com/coll-terms/edg02_.shtml I don't think I would use the term "dents" at all, except possibly to describe a bump to the cover along an edge, or possibly in the middle of the cover. Bumps on the corner are...bumps! (Examples he http://www.mywingsbooks.com/coll-terms/edg02_.shtml ) If it is the page points (corners?) that are slightly folded over, you probably want the term "dog-eared." Hope this helps. If not, feel free to write again. We sometimes do actual book-talk here! Alice Thank you. The look of your Artificial Deckle is what I have. Looking along the page edges (spine down) this is as close an example as I can make: /\/\/\/\/\/\/\ with some of the 'peaks' being dented in or _slightly_ flattened over. How should this wear to the pages be listed, since the pages are not damaged, in my opinion, since this is in the middle of the block of pages. Dave |
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"Dave" wrote in message ... On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 01:06:29 GMT, "my-wings" wrote: The look of your Artificial Deckle is what I have. Looking along the page edges (spine down) this is as close an example as I can make: /\/\/\/\/\/\/\ with some of the 'peaks' being dented in or _slightly_ flattened over. How should this wear to the pages be listed, since the pages are not damaged, in my opinion, since this is in the middle of the block of pages. Dave Ah ha. I know exactly what you mean, now, although it is hard to describe in a few words. I would probably say something like: "Roughly trimmed page edges show minor flattening in some areas of fore-edge. No rips or tears." Depending on the value of the book and the grade, I might not even get that detailed. I might say something like: "Fore-edge shows minor (or significant) wear," especially if you could use a photo to show the details. Perhaps one of the other regulars will chip in with a better recommendation. Alice -- Book collecting terms illustrated. Occasional books for sale. http://www.mywingsbooks.com/ |
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