It can all get a bit confusing for someone new to comic books. If a book includes rare, unfamiliar, specialized, or made up words or terms, the glossary serves as a dictionary for the reader to reference throughout their reading of the book. The glossary below is the most recent version as of september 10, 2019. If you know of any we have missed we would be delighted to hear from you.
Find some of the common jargon booksellers and book collectors often use. Definition for fine in the glossary of book collecting terminology at. A system of government headed by a monarch as the only source of power, controlling all functions of the state. The book is pristine and free of any defects, in the same condition as when it was first newly published. Glossary definition of glossary by the free dictionary. Definition for international edition in the glossary of book collecting terminology at. The glossary tool provides definitions of terms found on cms. A superstore carries 100,000 or more titles and can include a coffee shop and other amenities. A glossary of coin collecting words and definitions locate the meaning of coin dealer and numismatic words. It pays to become familiar with the basic descriptive terms used by used and rare booksellers to communicate a particular books condition. Heres a list of 100 common publishing terms and their definitions, including the meanings of arc, high concept, simultaneous submissions, and so much more.
More and more, companies are creating standard glossaries so that words and definitions can be shared by many people. The cmyk color values for 100% black also known as flat black are 0,0,0,100, which means it contains no colors other than black. There are photo examples of the terms but please keep in mind that book characteristics and conditions vary. While we try to explain them as we go, we often drop common publishing terms on this site in various posts and articles.
Glossary of technical terms antique book collecting. The quire grew in time, and it came to be a collection of 24 sometimes 25 folded or unfolded sheets, which makes a ream of 480 sheets of paper 20 quires, and a quire one twentieth of a ream. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. Coin collecting terminology seems to be a language of its own. The term boards refers to the thick cardboard under the paper or cloth covering on the outside of the book. Many have become collectible due to the designer or owner. There may be exceptions to some of our definitions our main concern is to provide you with general concepts relative to commonly used book jargon. Several folios are usually laid inside of one another, creating a gathering which is in turn stitched into a book. Medterms medical dictionary is the medical terminology for. The historical or public records themselves, which are generally noncirculating materials such as collections of personal papers, rare books, ephemera, etc. We hope it will serve as your handy quick reference whenever youre working on a project, or reading an article and find you cant quite remember what etl means. Our doctors define difficult medical language in easytounderstand explanations of over 19,000 medical terms.
A type of employersponsored retirement account where employees may contribute a portion of their salary. Therefore, it is a collection of obsolete or foreign words defined. The first half of the glossary contains terms az and is followed by two book anatomy illustrations, descriptions of the various book sizes, a guide to condition ratings, and the most common abbreviations used in the world of books. Shelf wear the wear that occurs as a book is placed onto and removed from a shelf. The love of books is bibliophilia, and someone who loves to read, admire, and collect books is called a bibliophile book collecting can be easy and inexpensive. All monies a business is owed in return for the provision of its goods or services. A citation to a book thus includes its authors name, title, publisher and place of publication, and date of publication.
Appendix a glossary of terms and definitions guidebook. Probably the most well known of all reference materials on the subject of book anatomy and book collecting terminology, known by many as the table of contents or the howto bible. Find out what that key word, lingo, or phrase means in our collector glossary. Familiarize pedigree comic book collections know the different types of comics and publication dates be acquainted with common terms used in comic book collecting terms and definitions in comic book grading if there is one important thing you should know immediately, then comic book grading comes first. For a comprehensive, searchable glossary of archival terminology, please visit a glossary of archival and records terminology at the society of american archivists. This article is a collection of numismatic and coin collecting terms with concise explanation for the beginner or professional numismatics ancient greek. This is in contrast to a user, which is an entity contained within the account. Jun 17, 2014 a glossary is a specialized list of words and definitions.
How to search on abebooks to find the value of your book. Coin terminology and glossary the coin collecting dictionary includes 546 terms used widely in the coin collectors community, and has received over 587529 search inquires. May 21, 2015 this glossary defines nearly 300 terms frequently encountered by stamp collectors and cover collectors. The aws account has permission to do anything and everything with all the aws account resources. Some of the terminology used in book collecting can be arcane, indeed. Search for a term please type in the collecting term you would like to search. It is not complete, but is a work in progress, and a labor of love for those who collect books, published here as a service to those whove requested it. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common ebook terms. Book collecting is the collecting of books, including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever books are of interest to a given collector.
In nearly all cases our definitions reflect common useage, but in a very few cases we supply local definitions that match the way we use the terms in class. In fact, this will generally detract from the collectibility of a book. Not only will this allow the novice to correctly describe a book, this page will provide an easy reference to unknown book words allowing an intelligent decision before purchasing or describing a book to sell. Some of the earliest forms of bound books would have used actual wooden boards, often covered with leather, sewn over the pages of the text. A work whose authenticity or authorship is in doubt.
Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. An inscribed book can be categorized in three ways. A book from a famous and usually high grade collection e. Book terminology can be complicated and esoteric, but bergers entries provide concise and often entertaining explanations for book history terms from papyrus to e books. This glossary of comic book terms aims to help those unfamiliar with the comic book lingo so that they can join in the conversation. Above privilege number a handstamp applied to a letter disallowed under the franking system. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book design terms. The dust jacket, if there is one, is similarly free of any wear, flaws or defects. Book plate an ownership label, usually placed inside front cover. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, new is not actually a description of condition as a new book may possibly display shelf wear from the shop or distributor supplying it or printing. Terminology and glossary of coin collector words, dictionary of definitions and abbreviations. Home book collecting glossary of terms half title half title the blank front page which appears just prior to the title page, and typically contains only the title of the book, although, at times, the authors name andor other information may appear.
When downloaded data is temporarily stored on your computer or mobile device, it speeds up retrieval the next time you want the same data e. Beware of nonpedigree collections being promoted as pedigree books. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a pdf. Home book collecting glossary of terms inscribed inscribed when a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been written in the book usually on the ffep or front pastedown and is generally accompanied by a signature.
Flat piece of metal issued by the government as money. A book collectors glossary by carl noe scot kamins, editor. Definition for trade paperback in the glossary of book collecting terminology at. Glossary of quilting terms national quilters circle. Coin collector words that start with the letter a about good one of the lowest grades in most grading standard books. This coin collecting glossary of terms and their definitions will speed you on your way to becoming a professional numismatist in no time. Below youll find a list of terms and their definitions to common book distribution terms. The shade of black used in black and white printing. To help those new to the field stay on top of industry jargon and terminology, weve put together this glossary of data science terms. A large company that owns many bookstores under the same name. All of these people collaborate together to make a. A glossary of archival and records terminology society of.
Additional or supplementary material generally found at the end of a book. The first half of the glossary contains terms az and is followed by two book anatomy illustrations, descriptions of the various book sizes, a guide to condition ratings, and the most common abbreviations used in the world of. However, folio also has a distinct meaning when describing a type of binding. A brief workgenerally between 1 and 35 pages in lengthon a topic. Glossary book terms and jargon for book printing and related terminology read our glossary book terms list to be better informed about book printing. The textblock is tight, showing no signs of prior use. Coin terms glossary of coin collector terms and definitions. Please see the updates section for more information on any revisions. Bergers dictionary of the book updates and expands the classic reference work on this topic, john carters abc for book collectors, which was first published in 1952. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.
Unfortunately, this book cant be printed from the openbook. Also, for more information, be sure to read our blog post, help with basic book collecting terminology. We have noted below a glossary of terms used in philately. Coins that have a core and outer layer made of different metals. A glossary of special, unusual, or technical words or expressions is an alphabetical. A quire was originally a small medieval book or pamphlet, especially one constructed of a set of four sheets of paper folded in two, forming eight leaves.
For special uses of some of the terms listed and defined. Medterms online medical dictionary provides quick access to hardtospell and often misspelled medical definitions through an extensive alphabetical listing. The books hinges are beginning to separate from each other via a tear. This is the first full edition of a book collectors glossary. Comprehensive glossary of common financial terms and definitions. When considering the purchase of a book for your collection, the condition and, if applicable, the dust jacket are the most important factors affecting the value. It contains a complete az of indepth descriptions on every aspect of antique and modern book collecting including many descriptive texts on book manufacture. We may add more glossary book terms as technology changes. See gilt als autographed letter signed antiquarian bookseller a term, in todays usage, that describes a bookseller whose stock in trade is primarily old, rare, andor collectible books association copy a book once belonging to the author, or signed or annotated by the author to someone closely associated with the author of the book or the book itself in some way. Oct 17, 2016 this authoritative source covers all areas of book knowledge. Home book collecting glossary of terms edges 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 book not covered by the spine. All monies a business owes a creditor for the provision of its goods or services. Sep 10, 2019 a common vocabulary with clear definitions promotes effective communication. Coin collecting terms and coin collecting definitions used by coin collectors.
Usually, youll find a glossary at the end of a nonfiction book. Search the glossary of book terms to unravel the puzzling language you may have found in the description of your book. Abbreviations appear alphabetized at the beginning of each respective letter. A book that has an inscription that is neither to or from the author or a person of historical interest has no additional collectible value. Citation a reference to a book, magazine or journal article, or other work containing all the information necessary to identify and locate that work. A glossary, also known as a vocabulary or clavis, is an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with the definitions for those terms. The cardbaord manufactured and used for that specific purpose is called binders board. As collections management throughout the usgs expands, this list of terms will grow and definitions may change. Debt collection terminology a glossary of debt collection terms.
A loose term implying collectible books rather than used books. Abebooks glossary of book terms our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar bookrelated terms. A metal piece that restrains the expanding metal of a planchet during striking. The hinges are a books weakest point so prone to problems, especially if the book is handled or shelved carelessly. Rare book definition, a book that is distinguished by its early printing date, its limited issue, the special character of the edition or binding, or its historical interest. The words in a glossary can be standard words that you would find in a dictionary. Here is a comprehensive glossary of common terms youll find when reading about these processes on our website or any financial paperwork.
Traditionally, a glossary appears at the end of a book and includes terms within that book that are either newly introduced, uncommon, or specialized. Book terminology or book terms are the vocabulary used in book collecting to describe the many different parts of the book. Use the search box above begin by completing the title and author fields. Hopefully, our glossary will help you unravel some of the jargon used by book collectors and book sellers. This list will be expanded and updated as the need arises, and will hopefully prove some use as a centralized glossary for collectors who come across unfamiliar language.
Coin collecting terminology and definitions glossary of. Looking for help understanding commonly used book collecting terminology, or abbreviations and references used in book sellers descriptions. Definition for plate in the glossary of book collecting terminology at. This glossary of history is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to the study of history and its related fields and subdisciplines, including both prehistory and the period of human history. Look inside the book and identify the book s publisher complete the publisher field but leave out terms like limited, company or press. A glossary of standardsrelated terminology introduction with the increasing emphasis on trade throughout the world, the subjects of standardization. Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. When talking to comic book fans it can sometimes feel like they are speaking another language. Book terms and book conditions used by book collectors. A book remainder mark is usually made with a stamp or permanent marker on the bottom edge of the book, though it may be on the back cover or another edge. A term applied to books that sell in only moderate numbers, a category that covers approximately 99 percent of the entire. A glossary of archival and records terminology published by saa in 2005 as one of seven volumes in the archival fundamentals series ii, the glossary, by richard pearcemoses, contains more than 2,000 defined entries, more than 600 leadin terms, and nearly 700 citations from some 280 sources, and is based primarily on archival literature in. Sellers on alibris may list these items as fine like new but are advised to note the presence of remainder marks or cutouts in their listing comments. One collector, dealer or society may define a term in one way, while others will use the term in a slightly different way.
An ephemeral object without which a first edition becomes worthless to collectors. Loose or broken hinges are very common on old books. Allentown, lamont larson, edgar churchmile high, denver, san francisco, cosmic aeroplane, etc. A term indicating a given book is in the same condition as when originally published. A more complete guide to book sizes, book conditions and binding terms can be found through the aforementioned links. Many terms refer to the study of illuminated manuscripts, but printed books and other subjects are included as well. A glossary for book collectors, booksellers, librarians, and others by. Typically an about good coin is a very worn coin with some outline of the design and a readable date. Glossary of library research terminology these terms were selected to meet the needs of first year students in the rs101 library research methods class. Precise definitions for many philatelic terms do not exist. A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Sep 17, 2014 probably the most well known of all reference materials on the subject of book anatomy and book collecting terminology, known by many as the table of contents or the howto bible.
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