Tail the tail is the bottom part of the book hinge the hinge of a book is the section between the cover boards and the spine. If you included the past down side of the endpaper it would account for. An obvious function of many endpapers is to cover the inside of the book. An endpaper or endsheet for print ondemand books versus printing on press books. The endpapers or endpapers of a book also known as endsheets are the pages that consist of a doublesize sheet folded, with one half pasted against an inside cover the pastedown, and the other serving as the first free page the free endpaper or. These extra thick papers are pasted over the inside front and back cover over the binding and to the first and last page of the text block to take up the strain of opening the covers of the book. The number depends on the size and weight of the book. The earliest method of employing this style of endpaper was to fold the stubs toward the text block and then to sew.
The units of two or more leaves placed in the front front endpapers and back off or back endpaper of a book between its covers and text block. Trade card on verso front free endpaper, designed by repton and engraved by thomas medland. Previous owners vintage bookplate on pastedown endpaper, else near fine in a vg dust jacket missing a couple of small chips. Free endpaper typography terms glossary typography. Wire lines and chain lines in the early days of paper making wet pulp was laid in a kind of wire mesh frame and the water was shaken out of it, the paper made using this process was called laid paper. Thus, the front endpapers precede the title page and the text, whereas the back. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that also spans across the inside of the front board called the front pastedown via a fold along the gutter with the purpose of connecting the boards to the stitched textblock. The portion of the endpaper that is pasted to the cover of a book. The previous owner has clipped a 1923 poem by baldwin from a newspaper and tipped it to the pastedown endpaper, which has caused some offsetting to the free endpaper. Head square small protective flange at the top of the book created by the cover and back boards being larger than the book leaves. Pastedown definition of pastedown by merriamwebster. Jan 17, 2018 the pastedown endpaper is the portion of the endpaper that is glued to the inner boards of a hardback book. Book plate an ownership label, usually placed inside front cover. The book contains accounts of greek, roman, and egyptian gods and mythology, with an appendix about the role of augury, divination, sacrifices, and ancient temples.
As a result of this purpose, the paper quality of the ffep is generally of a heavier. For monographs and ordinary periodicals, the paper used in the construction of endpaper must have a basis weight of 60 pounds 24 x 26 500 and must meet the following. Unlike print ondemand books, books printing on press have the endpaper or endsheet that are twice the width of the text page dimensions. On leather linings, end pages, and how we construct our covers. One of the more overlooked aspects of book design was the creation of endpapers. Hand marbled pastedown or endpaper from 19th century book binding. An endpaper at the front of the book is called a front endpaper, while one at the back is called an off endpaper, or back endpaper. A pastedown endpaper can be added to the board if desired.
Endpaper definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The pastedown is the part of the endleaf that is glued to the inside cover, while the flyleaf is the part not glued onto the cover. The front free endpaper or ffep is also a common place to encounter signatures or inscriptions. Endpaper definition of endpaper by the free dictionary. There are inscriptions on the front pastedown endpaper and the front endpaper. Also, the gutter between the ffep and front pastedown is a very. The earliest method of employing this style of endpaper was to fold the stubs toward the text block and. Pastedown definition, the leaf of an endpaper that is pasted to the inside of the front or back cover of a book. Half of the endpaper is pasted to the inner face of the boards pastedown endpaper while the other half is effectively a blank page free endpaper. Sep 17, 2014 often these end papers will be of heavier weight and decoratively patterned often marbled with a cloth hinge for reinforcement. Pastedown the half of the endpaper which lines the inside cover. An exlibrary copy with stamps on each edge of the textblock, a callnumber sticker taped around the spine, bookplate on front pastedown endpaper, library marks and stamps to verso of titlepage, barcode label and docket on rear pastedown endpaper. Pastedown definition is the outer leaf of an endpaper that is pasted down to the inside of the front or back cover of a book. Pastedown definition and meaning collins english dictionary.
Because the interior hinge is subject to so much wear, it is often one of the first parts of a book to become damaged. Well, to be strictly, pedantically, bibliographically accurate the blank leaf glued to the inside cover is called the pastedown, the blank leaf facing the pastedown is called the free endpaper the one at the front is the front free endpaper, often abbreviated to ffep, the pastedown and free endpaper together are called the endpapers, any other blank leaves are. Book repair for bookthinkers how to replace endleaves. Aug 08, 20 slide the new crash under the pastedown and cover any gap between the fly leaf and the pastedown with japanese repair tissue. As a result of this purpose, the paper quality of the ffep is generally of a heavier weight than. Covers have light wear, but very good overall with no sun fading. Bookbinding developed gradually, with the availability of materials and prevailing tastes dictating the details. This endpaper was sewn through the fold along with the text block, one on each side of the text block. This piece of paper is pasted down to the cover and then theres one more page front and back of this color paper before the title page. Endpapers are found at the very front and back of the book.
Name of blank pages book printing binding ask metafilter. Once the books boards were attached, one side of the leaf was pasted down to the board, becoming the pastedown, whilst the other side protected the books text as either the front or rear endpaper. Part i of a video of aran galligan replacing endsheets on a library book at sojourner truth library at suny new paltz. Although books look sturdy, the only thing that holds them in their cases is a folded sheet of paper called an endleaf also called an endsheet or endpaper. Tarzan of the apes, with, the return of tarzan, with, the. All in all, parks has fashioned a splendid bibliographical tool. Spine lettering fading, some page tanning, vg no dust jacket. First leaf, prefatory letter from repton to colonel woodhouse, aug. Pastedown definition of pastedown by the free dictionary. Approximate date 1925, snce hurd was active in that decade. The free endpaper is the inner leaf of an endpaper secured at its binding edge to the first or last page of a book. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano. The pastedown keeps the text pages of the book in place, and fixed to the cover.
The pastedown forms an essential part of a book s structure, and along with the exterior binding of the book, comprises the hinge of the book s cover. If the endpapers are replaced, clean as much of the old pastedown off the book board as possible. Chemical analysis by microwave rotational spectroscopy. The pastedown is the portion of the endpaper that is glued to the inner boards of a hardback book. The endpaper at the front of the book is called the front endpaper, while the one. The pastedown is the endpaper glued inside the cover. As nouns the difference between flyleaf and pastedown is that flyleaf is a blank page at the front or back of a book while pastedown is the part of an endpaper that is pasted to a book s cover. Hinge fold in endpaper between pastedown and fly leaf. Pastedown endpaper typography terms glossary typography. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Previous owners vintage bookplate on pastedown endpaper, else near fine in a vg dust jacket missing a couple of small chips item.
Many have become collectible due to the designer or owner. Endpapers in childrens books cotsen childrens library. Jan 17, 2018 the free endpaper is the inner leaf of an endpaper secured at its binding edge to the first or last page of a book. A hardcover book titled the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african written by eqiano olaudah. Once the books boards were attached, one side of the leaf was pasted down to the board, becoming the pastedown, whilst the other side protected the. Definition of pastedown with photos and pictures, translations, sample usage, and additional links for more information. The endpapers or endpapers of a book also known as endsheets are the pages that consist of a doublesize sheet folded, with one half pasted against an inside cover the pastedown, and the other serving as the first free page the free endpaper or flyleaf. Line up the board with the top, bottom and fore edge of each cover.
Slide the new crash under the pastedown and cover any gap between the fly leaf and the pastedown with japanese repair tissue. In the standard no pastedown picture book the end paper is typically a solid color of paper that is separate from the page count. The pastedown forms an essential part of a books structure, and along with the exterior binding of the book, comprises the hinge of the books cover. Hand marbled pastedown or endpaper from 18th century book. Endpapers form a hinge between the boards and the book, and they. This book is a group of essays about britain and its supremacy at sea. As nouns the difference between flyleaf and pastedown is that flyleaf is a blank page at the front or back of a book while pastedown is the part of an endpaper that is pasted to a books cover. A vellum or parchment pastedown with a paper flyleaf was still employed but the.
The first book is a copy of one of newberys books for adults. As well giving a neat finish to the cover, endpapers play a big part in a books strength and durability. The red line adventure book for boy by various used. Marbled pastedown or endpaper from 19th century book binding. Jun 27, 2014 bookbinding developed gradually, with the availability of materials and prevailing tastes dictating the details. The free endpaper, is opposite the front pastedown, and is free. Affixed to the front pastedown, across from the inscription. Front pastedown endpaper pasted down to the inside of the front board. The book has a brown leather cover with gold colored lettering. Cover thick paper or board that attaches to and protects the book block. Second leaf, general impression of landscape and improvements.
Store hours our springsummer hours are monday through saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. The book of the pioneers was created as a record of those who arrived in the valley of the great salt lake during 1847, including the names, ages, autographs, and places of residence of all known survivors on 24 july 1897, the year of the jubilee. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or. Thus, the front endpapers precede the title page and the text, whereas the back endpapers follow the text.
If the endpapers are torn and need repair, follow the instructions for repairing tears in an earlier post. A paper dust jacket with gustavus vassa on the front surrounds the leather cover. Although there are a number of resources online describing the parts of a book, i havent always been satisfied with what ive found. End paper design by cecil aldin, pickles, showing the naughty puppy running round in a circle with green ribbons. In unusual circumstances ther may be only a single a single leaf. Boards are mildly rub worn, with some light shelf wear to spine, edges and corners, corners are bumped. Depicted are the coverboard, text block, foreedge, head, tail, headcap, tailcap, headband, tailband, spine, hinge, joint, endsheet also known as the.
When calling out the dimensions of a book, we use just the size of the text page. Endpaper repairs how to repair your favourite books. Mavis of green hill bar harbor book shop mystery cove. Jul 22, 2019 an endpaper or endsheet for print ondemand books versus printing on press books. Mavis of green hill bar harbor book shop mystery cove book. No markings or highlighting other than previous owners blindstamp and namesticker on initial pastedown and endpaper. Endleaves, or endpapers are the first blank leaves of paper you come across when opening the book, and the final blank pages at the end.
To reduce the spread of coronavirus covid19 in new york city, all nypl locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with some foxing. Sometime during the years 15201570 in oxford it became popular to use a fullsize leaf of parchment or vellum for the pastedown with a paper flyleaf middleton 1963, 40. The pastedown endpaper is the portion of the endpaper that is glued to the inner boards of a hardback book. The widespaced lines on the frame were known as chain lines and were typically spaced about 1 inch apart.
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