A Book Collector's Glossary

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There are currently 8 items in this directory beginning with the letter D.
deaccessioning
Selling or otherwise disposing of books from a collection.
deckle edge
Rough edges which a sheet of paper has after it has left the deckle, but before it is trimmed in the papermaking process.
definitive edition
The most authoritative version of a work.
desideratum, pl. desiderata
Something needed and wanted. Desiderata is a want list.
double elephant folio
Description of the size of a book: about 50 inches high.
duodecimo
Description of the size of a book: about 7.75 inches high (12mo).
dust jacket
The paper cover (d.j.).
dust wrapper
The same as a dust jacket (d.w.).