size
1. The dimensions of a book as measured by its
height. Size is usually given in centimeters (or
inches), or, in the case of miniatures and fine
bindings, in millimeters. The fold symbol, e.g.,
f°, 4°, 8°, etc., is used
as an indication of approximate size. A book is
said to be "narrow" if its width is less than
three-fifths of its height, "square" if more than
three-fourths, and "oblong" or "landscape" if the
width of the cover is greater than the height. The
width of a book is generally given only when
unusual, or for old books, fine bindings, and in
restoration work. When both are given, height is
given first. In describing fine bindings it is not
unusual for the thickness to be given also. See
also: BOOK SIZES
;FOLDINGS ;SIZES OF PAPER . 2. A
glutinous substance prepared by boiling the hides
and bones of animals. It is sometimes used for
sizing paper. See: GELATIN ;GLUE . 3. Any
material used in the internal sizing or surface
sizing of paper or board. Typical sizing agent s
include rosin, gelatin, glue, starch, modified
celluloses, synthetic resins, latices, soluble
nylon, waxes, etc. 4. A material, such as GUM TRAGACANTH ,
boiled in water and used as a base (size) to
support marbling colors. See (also: ALBUMEN ;EGG ALBUMEN :GLAIR ;LETTERING SIZE : SIZING .
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