The Complete Book of Furniture Restoration.

Glossary

First Edition

In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...[more]

fine

A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...[more]

rubbing

Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.

edges

The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...[more]

spine

The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....[more]