Gaufre Edges. Impressions made with the finisher's tools on the edges of the book after gilding.
Gouge. A finishing tool forming the segment of a circle.
Guards. Strips of paper inserted in the backs of books, upon which inserts are mounted, intended to prevent the books being uneven in thickness when filled.
Inlaying. (1) Extending “extra” illustrations by inserting them in leaves to correspond to the size of a book. (2) A style of Mosaic work made by the insertion of vari-colored leathers or other material on the cover or doublé.
Kettle-Stitch. A catch-stitch formed in sewing at the head and foot.
Lacing-In. Lacing the bands on which the book is sewn through holes in the boards to attach them.
Limp. A cover without boards or other stiff materials, allowing the sides to be pliable.
Marbling. A method of coloring the edges or end papers in various patterns, obtained by floating colors on a gum solution.
Mitred. Tooled lines meeting at a right angle without overrunning.
Morocco. A fine kind of grained leather prepared from goatskin. Levant Morocco. The skin of the monarch breed of goat; a large grained Morocco.