decorated covers
1. See: FINISHING
(1) . 2. In library binding, an illustration,
design, or special lettering on the upper cover of
a book. A decorated cover would also include
books, such as paperbacks with illustrated covers
when the original cover is attached to the cloth
cover, with or without coating. 3. In edition
binding, a design, illustration, or special
lettering blocked or printed by offset on the book
cloth. (131 , 183 )