edge gilt

Japanese: edge gilt(英語表記)edgegilt
edge gilt

…When applying head gilt, do not cut all three sides at once. Instead, cut only the top and apply the gilt, then cut the fore-edge and the bottom of the ruled area. When applying edge gilt on three sides, trim all three sides before applying the gilt. Top gilt and other edge decorations were originally used to protect the book from damage and dust getting in through the edge, but nowadays they are used more as decoration. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "edge gilt" are listed below.

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Japanese:

…天金head giltをつける場合は,いちどに三方を切らず,まず天だけ切って金をつけ,それから前小口と罫下を切る。三方金edge giltの場合は,三方とも仕上げ裁ちしてから金をつける。天金などの小口装飾は,もともと小口から本が傷んだりほこりが侵入したりするのを防ぐために施されたものであるが,現在では装飾としての要素が強い。…

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