Recasing. Replacing a book in its original cover, either with or without resewing.
Recto. Right hand page of an open book.
Register. 1. Ribbon attached to a book to be used as a book mark. 2. Term indicating that the print on the verso falls exactly over that on the recto.
Rexine. An imitation leather made in England.
Roll. Finishing tool with brass wheel having a design on the circumference. Used in decorating leather bound books.
Rolled edges. See Edges rolled.
Rolling machine. Used in publisher's binding to press the leaves firmly together.
Roulette border. Border design made with a roll.
Rounding hammer. Heavy hammer used in rounding.
Roundlet. Small circle in gold used in decorating books.