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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A technique of painting a picture on the front outer edges of the leaves of a book, so that the picture is visible only when the leaves are fanned open.
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reesetee commented on the word fore-edge painting
Lots of great information here. Even more beautiful (and fascinating) when you see them in person.
November 16, 2007