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12mo

/twelvˈmoʊ/

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noun

In-douze

A book size using duodecimo-sized pages.

Examples :

"The antique bookstore had a section dedicated to small books, including several beautifully bound 12mos dating back to the 18th century. "

La librairie d'antiquités avait une section dédiée aux petits livres, dont plusieurs in-douze magnifiquement reliés datant du XVIIIe siècle.

literature writing

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noun

In-douze

A size of paper, so called because it is originally made by folding and cutting a single sheet from a printing press into 12 leaves; (5 by 7¾ inches): 6.5 to 7.5 inches high, approximately 4.5 inches wide.

Examples :

"My grandmother kept her favorite recipes handwritten in a small, leather-bound 12mo notebook. "

Ma grand-mère conservait ses recettes préférées manuscrites dans un petit carnet in-douze relié en cuir.

stationery writing type

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noun

Une feuille ou une page de cette taille

A sheet or page of that size.

Examples :

"The antique shop had a stack of 12mo sheets, each with a beautifully printed poem. "

La boutique d'antiquités avait une pile de feuilles 12mo, chacune avec un poème magnifiquement imprimé.

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noun

Un livre ayant des pages de cette taille

A book having pages of that size.

Examples :

"The antique shop had a shelf dedicated to small books, including a beautiful leather-bound 12mo. "

La boutique d'antiquités avait une étagère dédiée aux petits livres, dont un magnifique livre 12mo relié en cuir.

literature writing