1. The purpose of the description
2. The date of the book: Language(s):
3. An exact copy of the title from the title page
4. The name of the printer and publisher
5. The place of publication
6. Notes on any borders, ornaments or devices on the title page
7. The colophon (The printer's information at the end of the book)
8. Format (folio, quarto, and so on)
| 9. Measurements: |
Overall dimensions of the paper (cm) |
| dimensions of the printed text |
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| number of lines on a text page |
| 10. Collation: |
A list of the signatures which mark each gathering |
| number of leaves per gathering |
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| total number of pages |
11. Notes on the binding
12. Notes on illustrations, if any