Imperfections. In commercial binderies, sheets rejected because imperfect.
In boards. 1. Term used when books are cut after boards have been attached. 2. Style of binding which has a very narrow cloth back and paper covered sides.
In print. Obtainable from the publishers.
India-rubbered. When the backs of books consisting of single leaves are covered with a solution of india rubber instead of being sewed they are said to be India-rubbered. Not practicable for permanent bindings.
Inlaid. The cover of a book bound in leather in which leather of a different kind or color has been inlaid.
In quires. Unbound books in sheets.
Inset. A folded sheet laid inside of another.
In sheets. A book is said to be in sheets before it has been bound, whether the sheets are folded or not.
Inside margin. The border made by the turned-in leather on the inside face of the boards.
Inside tins. Sheets of tin sometimes placed in books which are to receive heavy pressure.