Sewer. The person who sews the signatures together on a sewing bench to form a book.
Sewing bench. A board about two feet long having at each end on the front edge an upright. These are connected by a bar which is adjustable in height and between which and the board are stretched the bands or tapes on which the book is sewed.
Sextodecimo. See Sixteenmo.
Shears. See Board shears.
Sheets in. See In sheets.
Signature. 1. The letter or figure on the first page of each folded sheet to ensure its proper place in the book when bound. 2. The folded sheet itself. Often called section.
Sixteenmo. A book printed on sheets folded into sixteen leaves. Generally written 16mo.
Size. A preparation used in gilding and finishing.
Skiving. See Paring.
Slips. The pieces of bands or tapes projecting beyond the book after it is sewed.