Associations to the word «8vo»

Wiktionary

8VO, noun. (paper) Abbreviation of octavo., a page size (5"-6.25" x 7.5"-10").
8VO, noun. (printing) A book size, corresponding to the page size.

Dictionary definition

8VO, noun. The size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves.

Wise words

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