Collation Process by which the contents of a book are inspected for completeness, checking against internal evidence, the table of contents and/or plate list, and reference works.Chromolithograph Lithograph printed in colors, typically three or more.Reverse calf, with a distinctive suede-like texture, is occasionally used.

Readily marbled (“tree calf”), mottled, diced, colored, polished, tooled in gilt or blind, even scented (known as “russia”). Calf Binding material made from cowhide-versatile, durable, usually tan or brown in color, of smooth texture with no or little apparent grain.Broadside Sheet printed on one side, typically for public display, usually larger than folio size (a folio being a broadside-size sheet printed on both sides and folded once, to make four pages).Book-Plate Label, generally affixed to the front pastedown, identifying a book’s owner.Of particular value to collectors as evidence of a very early form of the book. “Original boards” refers to cardboard-like front and back boards, from about 1700 to 1840, used as temporary protection for books before their purchasers would have them bound. Boards Hard front and rear covers of a bound book which are covered in cloth, leather or paper.Association Copy copy that belonged to someone connected with the author or the contents of a book.Armorial Used to describe a binding bearing the coat of arms of the original owner, or with bookplates incorporating the owner’s arms.Although the name contains the word “tint”, this is a black-and-white printing process aquatint plates can often be hand colored, however. By changing the areas of the plate that are exposed and the length of time the plate is submerged in the acid bath, the engraver can obtain fine and varying shades of gray that closely resemble watercolor washes. Aquatint Copperplate process by which the plate is “bitten” by exposure to acid.No copies are for sale.” Groseclose A.032. Only 3200 copies of this book have been made and no more will be printed. Michener wrote the notes which follow in this book, which has been especially produced for the librarians and booksellers of the United States. Michener relate the circumstances that led to the writing of Centennial and his experiences during the long preparation for this task, felt that an account of these matters would be of particular interest to those who are concerned with the making and dissemination of books. “The editors of Random House, having heard Mr. Housed in a custom chemise and half morocco slipcase.įirst edition of these notes on the writing of Centennial, one of 3200 copies printed, of which none were originally offered for sale. Octavo, original tan cloth, cartographic endpapers, original dust jacket pp. FIRST EDITION OF MICHENER’S ABOUT CENTENNIAL

Centennial by james a michener