Stabbed. A pamphlet or book of one or more signatures held together by thread or wire staples driven vertically through near the back edge is said to be stabbed.
Stabbing. The operation of piercing the boards with a bodkin for the slips to pass through. Also the piercing of pamphlets for stitching. Also the process of fastening pamphlets together with staples of fine wire, done on a machine.
Stamping press. See Blocking press.
Stamps. The brass tools used in finishing to impress figures upon the leather; they are distinguished as hand stamps and stamps for the press.
Standing Press of Wood and Iron
Standing press. A large press with screw for pressing many books at once.
Start. When, after cutting, one or more sections of the book come forward, making the fore edge irregular, they are said to have started.