Knave of Dreams

Glossary

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. A...[more]

First Edition

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

gilt

The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...[more]

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]

crisp

A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...[more]