embossed
1. A leaf or leaves of a book which have had
letters or a design raised in relief for the
purpose of indicating ownership. The leaves most
commonly treated in this manner are the title page
and page 99, or descending multiples of 11, i.e.,
page 88, 77, 66, etc. Embossing is more or less
obsolete today, as most libraries have come to
realize that it is not only expensive but largely
ineffective as a means of deterring theft. 2.
Paper, leather, cloth, etc., on which a raised or
depressed design is imparted for decorative
effects. See also: CUIR-BOUILLI . 3. A
design in the covering material of a book, usually
one covered in leather, but sometimes cloth or
paper, which is in relief. 4. Lettering, or a
design, which is raised above the surface of the
paper of a book. See: EMBOSSING . 5. See:
EMBOSSED LEATHER .
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