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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves.
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- noun paper
Abbreviation ofoctavo , a page size (5"-6.25" x 7.5"-10"). - noun printing A book size, corresponding to the page size.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
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Examples
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(Church History of Aethiopia, London, 1696, in 8vo ..) and La Croze,
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 1206
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It was in English, 8vo, 17Q4, but I believe the author was then dead.
Literary Anecdotes of the Eighteenth Century: Comprising Biographical Memoirs of William Bowyer ... John Nichols, Samuel Bentley 1812
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It was in English, 8vo, I704, but 1 believe the author was then dead.
Literary Anecdotes of the Eighteenth Century: Comprizing Biographical ... 1812
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But I have not yet received that which I stand most in need of, to wit the Psalter in 8vo which is distinguished with obeliskes and asteriskes.
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"Reflections on Sentimental DiSerencea in Points of Faith, intended as an Introduction to a larger Work upon the capital Subjects in Dispute, 1752," 8vo, "Iteflectiona upon Theatrical Expression in Tragedy; with a proper Intro - duction and Appendix, 1755," 8vo.
Literary Anecdotes of the Eighteenth Century;: Comprizing Biographical ... 1812
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See Hume’s Essays vol.ii. p. 444 — 457, in 8vo. edit.
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 1206
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Mrs.Dalloway. 8vo, gilt-lettered burgundy cloth, slightly cocked, spine ends lightly rubbed, a bit of toning to endleaves; original dust jacket designed by Vanessa Bell, scattered overall darkening and rubbing, spine panel toned and with an uneven 1/4-inch chip at head affecting "M" of Mrs (small cellotape repair on verso), and few minor chips at foot not affecting lettering. first edition in the scarce dust jacket.
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Mrs.Dalloway. 8vo, gilt-lettered burgundy cloth, slightly cocked, spine ends lightly rubbed, a bit of toning to endleaves; original dust jacket designed by Vanessa Bell, scattered overall darkening and rubbing, spine panel toned and with an uneven 1/4-inch chip at head affecting "M" of Mrs (small cellotape repair on verso), and few minor chips at foot not affecting lettering. first edition in the scarce dust jacket.
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Paris, Tross, 1856, PRINTED THROUGHOUT ON CHINA PAPER, post 8vo, appropriately bound in HUMAN SKIN, with a double of maroon morocco, enriched with three MOST WEIRD DESIGNS, executed in MOSAIC COLOURED LEATHERS, the binding specially designed and executed by the celebrated RAPARLIER. £31 10s ...
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Paris, Tross, 1856, PRINTED THROUGHOUT ON CHINA PAPER, post 8vo, appropriately bound in HUMAN SKIN, with a double of maroon morocco, enriched with three MOST WEIRD DESIGNS, executed in MOSAIC COLOURED LEATHERS, the binding specially designed and executed by the celebrated RAPARLIER. £31 10s ...
Information, Culture, Policy, Education: Another book bound in human skin 2009
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