A trade term. With All Faults, as in “Sold WAF”. Usually found in connection with auction listings, but also some bookseller listings. Basically means that the book is in poor enough condition that whatever additional things you might find wrong with it that were not mentioned in the description are not a cause for return. Synonym for “sold as-is”.

A faint identifying design, usually in quality paper.  from Carter: “A distinguishing mark or device incorporated in the wire mesh of the tray in which the pulp settle during the process of papermaking, and visible in the finished product when held against the light.”

To sew a book’s leaves by passing the thread over and over the spine. Often seen in early pamphlets.

Illustrations produced when the original printing plate was engraved on a block of wood. One of the oldest methods of printing, dating back to 8th century China.

The printed or unprinted cover of a pamphlet or book bound in paper.

Also called Cover Extensions. Binding featuring a cover that overlaps the three edges of both upper and lower covers continuously. The covers are always limp or semi-flexible, and are sometimes fitted with a zipper. Frequently found on bibles.

Items bound in this manner are usually best stored flat. The edges, especially the bottom edge, will frequently be worn.

York Antiquarian Book Seminar (YABS) is a 3 1/2-day intensive seminar modeled after Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminars (CABS). Held in York, England, the seminar is tailored primarily for booksellers, but has benefit for collectors, and librarians. Faculty and guest speakers of long experience deliver lectures, interactive sessions, and demonstrations for people of all levels of expertise. Annually, IOBA and others offer scholarships to those wishing to improve their knowledge and skills.

https://www.yabseminar.com/

No Date; no publication date is supplied in the book.

No Place; no place of publication is supplied in the book.

Abbreviations for Page and Pages.