rough gilt
The edges of a book that have been cut solid and
gilded before sewing, so that when the book is
later sewn the edges are slightly uneven (rough),
although usually to an almost imperceptible
extent. This technique has been widely used in
England and America, especially by those
bookbinders who do not care for the solid "block
of metal" appearance of edges gilt subsequent to
sewing. See also: GILT
IN THE ROUND ;TRIMMED BEFORE SEWING
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