Edition de luxe. Fine editions of books printed on large paper and handsomely bound. Many books so-called are in reality cheaply bound.
Eighteenmo. A book printed on paper folded into eighteen leaves. Not often found.
Elephant folio. See Folio.
Embossing. The process of producing raised designs by means of stamps. Used in imitating leathers.
End papers. Folded sheets at the beginning and end of books, half of which are pasted to the boards. Sometimes called lining papers.
Eve style. Decorative design consisting of geometrical figures joined by interlaced circles. The figures contain flowers and the space surrounding them contains scroll work and branches of laurel and palm.
Extra binding. Trade term for the best work.
Fanfare style. Leafy spirals interwoven with a delicate tracery over the cover.
Fast. Colors are fast to sunlight if they do not fade; to water if they do not wash off.
Fillet. 1. Plain lines stamped upon the back or cover of the book. 2. The tool with which the work is done.