Plural of endleaf; blank pages at the beginning or end of a book, bonded to the covers.
From English 'end' plus 'leaves,' the plural of 'leaf.' These pages serve both structural (bonding) and decorative purposes in traditional bookbinding.
Book collectors obsess over endleaves because they're often the first thing to show wear and damage, making them an unexpected indicator of a book's true age and history of handling.
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