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Book jackets

Scope note

Use for the detachable, flexible coverings for books, usually of paper and made flush with the edges of the covers at top and bottom and folded around the fore edges of the covers. For attached outer sheets or boards, use "covers (gathered matter components)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000195133

Broader Terms used

<coverings for gathered matter>

Equivalent Terms used

book jacket

Created

13yrs ago

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