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Glossary
Glossary of Terms for Collectors of Rare Maps, Atlases, Books, Globes and other related Scientific Objects.
T
t.e.g.
t.e.g.
Top edge gilt.
Tipped-in
Tipped-in
Attached to, but not integral to, the binding of the book. Usually to indicate something that has been added.
French: Tipped-in
German: Beigabe
Title page
Title page
The page where the full title, author, and other information appears, usually including the publisher, place of publication, and date
Danish: Titelblad
Dutch: Titelblad, titelpagina
French: Titre
German: Titelblatt
Italian: Frontespizio
Spanish: Página de la portada
Swedish: Titelblad
TLS
TLS
Typed letter signed, as opposed to ALS, a handwritten letter signed by the writer.
Tooling
Tooling
The decoration of leather bindings.
French: Dorures
