Überstehkanten

English translation: overhanging edges

11:19 Mar 20, 2002
German to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary
German term or phrase: Überstehkanten
description of a very old book
Schöner zeitgenössischer Pergamentband mit Überstehkanten und gepunztem Schnitt.
buckel
Local time: 23:41
English translation:overhanging edges
Explanation:
where the hardcover "overhangs" the folio pages by 1/8 of an inch. This used to be the standard for good bookbinding to protect the inside pages from scuffs and slashes on their outside.
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gangels (X)
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4 +1overhanging edges
gangels (X)
3 +1protruding edges
Louise Mawbey


  

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protruding edges


Explanation:
just a guess

Louise Mawbey
Germany
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agree  Endre Both: Had the same idea.
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
overhanging edges


Explanation:
where the hardcover "overhangs" the folio pages by 1/8 of an inch. This used to be the standard for good bookbinding to protect the inside pages from scuffs and slashes on their outside.

gangels (X)
Local time: 15:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in pair: 5559
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thanks for the useful information

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Johanna Timm, PhD: definitely. please check:www.deluxe-editionbookarts.com/custom.html
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