Bib-li-op-e-gis-tic (Pertaining to the art of binding books.—Dibdin) / to which is appended a glossary of some terms used in the craft

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Fillet. A cylindrical tool used in finishing, upon which a line or lines are engraved.

Finishing. Comprises tooling, lettering, polishing, etc.

Flexible. A book sewn on raised bands, with the thread passed entirely around each band, allowing the book to open freely.

A Century of French Romance
Edition work. French Levant with colored inlays. Decoration “stamped” in gold.

A Century of French Romance
Edition work. Persian Morocco. Semis (powder or diaper design) “stamped” in gold.

Fore edge. The front edge of the leaves.

Forwarding. Comprises all the operations between preparing and finishing, including the forming and trimming of the books, and the covering of the boards.