| Apocryphal/ Deuterocanonical books
An influential group of ancient writings increasingly studied as
aids and additions to the accepted canon of Scripture.
Art-gilt edges
A decorative finish to the page edges in which a red dye and gilt
foil combine to add richness and lustre to the finished volume.
Bible paper
Thicker than India paper, but still much thinner than common book
papers.
Book-wove paper
Term used to indicate non-lightweight paper.
 Button
snap
A style of binding in which the back cover is extended in a
flap to fold around the fore-edge, snapping shut to protect
the gilt page edges. |
Coloured edges
A decorative technique by which the page edges of a hardback book
are tinted to reflect the colour of the binding.
Concordance
An alphabetical list of key words that can be used for locating
a Bible quotation or identifying related material. It catalogues
the places in the text where significant words may be found, with
their chapter and verse.
Cross-references
A system by which verses which have a similar wording or theme are
linked throughout the Bible. They may be located in the centre of
the page or at the margin.
Dictionary
Short histories of biblical characters, as well as explanations
of terms and background information, usually presented in alphabetical
order.
 Family
record
A decorated page bound into a Bible or prayer book on which
the owner can record births, deaths, marriages and other significant
family events. |
Gilt edges
A decorative finishing style in which a gold-coloured metallic foil
is applied to the edges of the pages after they have been cut and
rubbed smooth. Silver foil is often applied to the page edges of
volumes bound in white. See also art-gilt edges.
Gilt line
A plain gold line or 'frame' on the inside covers.
India paper
The paper traditionally used for the best quality Bibles. The name
is now generally used for papers that weigh less than 30 grammes
per square metre ('20lb' paper in the USA.)
Presentation page
A decorated page bound into a Bible or prayer book on which may
be inscribed the name of the giver of the book, the name of the
recipient and the date of the gift.
Pronunciation marks
Some Bible texts incorporate a phonetic system for indicating the
way difficult names should be pronounced, showing the vowel sounds
and stressed syllables, as in a dictionary. These volumes are sometimes
called 'self-pronouncing'.
Reference Edition
A Bible that includes cross-references to guide the reader to other
parts of the Bible where similar subjects are treated. Footnotes
also give variant readings of the text. Reference editions often
include a concordance, maps and other study material.
Text Edition
A Bible in which the text only is provided, without cross-references.
Thumb Index
Thumb indexed editions have semi-circular cuts made by hand
in the outer margins of the pages. The abbreviated names of
the books of the Bible are stamped on small tabs, which are
firmly glued on to the first page of the individual books, to
enable the reader to find the page quickly. |
 Zip
fastener
A zip sewn into the edge of the cover that may be closed to
protect the gilt edges. |
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