Frontspieces

/ˈfrʌntsppiːsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of frontspiece; multiple ornamental decorative pages or illustrations at the front of books, or multiple front-facing architectural decorations.

Etymology

Plural form of frontspiece, maintaining the variant spelling and adding the standard English plural -s ending.

Kelly Says

Collectors of rare and antique books sometimes specialize in frontspieces—they're art pieces in themselves, and a beautiful frontspiece can make a old book worth far more!

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