Lettering-Box.—The box in which the type are screwed up preparatory to lettering.
Lining-Paper.—The coloured or marbled paper at each end of the volume.
Marbler.—The workman who marbles the edges of books, &c.
Mitred.—When the lines in finishing intersect each other at right angles and are continued without overrunning each other, they are said to be mitred.
Out of Boards.—When a volume is cut before the boards are affixed, it is said to be done out of boards.
Overcasting.—An operation in sewing, when the work consists of single leaves or plates.
Pallet.—Name given to the tools used in gilding upon the bands, sometimes applied to the lettering-box.
Panel.—The space between bands; also applied to bevelled and sunk sides.
Papering Up.—Covering the edges after they are gilt, so as to protect them while the volume is being covered and finished.