A Book Collector's Glossary

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There are currently 6 items in this directory beginning with the letter I.
i.p.
In print.
illuminated
Old manuscripts and early books decorated with ornamental letters or colored illustrations.
illustrated
Decorated with pictures or other features usually for the purpose of clarifying the context.
impression
The number of books printed in a press run, or the run itself.
imprint
The publisher's and/or printer's note usually found at the foot of the title page giving place, date and publication information.
incunabulum, pl. incunabula
A book from the "cradle" time of printing (before 1500).