Gascon style. The distinguishing characteristic of this style of decoration is that dotted lines are used instead of lines which are continuous.
Gathering. Collecting the folded sheets, or signatures, in the order in which they are bound.
Gaufre edges. Edges which have had impressions made by finishing tools after the edges have been gilded.
Gauge. A tool used for obtaining the correct size of a volume in order to mark it on boards for squaring.
Gilding press. Same as the finishing press.
Gilt edge. See Edges gilt.
Gilt tops. Top edges gilded.
Glaire. A liquid made by beating whites of eggs. Used in lettering and gilding. See page 195.
Goffered edges. See Gaufre edges.
Gold cushion. Leather cushion on which the finisher cuts gold leaf.