Fore-edge. The front edge of the leaves of a book.
Font. The complete number of letters, figures, etc., forming a set of type.
Format. Size and shape of a book.
Forwarding. 1. All processes between sewing and finishing. 2. The department which takes charge of books during these processes. Those who work in it are called forwarders.
Foxed. Books having leaves stained by dampness are said to be foxed.
French guard. The back edge of an illustration turned over and folded around the adjoining signature.
French joint. Joint formed by setting the boards a short distance away from the back. See page 46.
French morocco. A very inferior quality of levant morocco. Many skins so-called are sheep skins or cowhide.
Frontispiece. Illustration facing the title page.
Full-bound. Term applies to books entirely covered, back and sides, with the same material, whether cloth or leather.