slipcase
Open-ended book sheath
A slipcase is a protective box designed to hold a book or set of books, open on one side so the spine remains visible.
Unlike a dust jacket, it encloses the book on five sides: The leather-bound volumes came in a matching slipcase.
Slipcases are common for deluxe editions, box sets, and archival storage.
Horizontal storage surface
- boxLidded storage container
- containerThing for storing items
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
Of preserved documents
- acid-freeLacking corrosive compounds
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- protectionGuarding against harm
- climate-controlledArtificially maintained environment
safeguarding · restoration · stabilization · curatorial · mylar
Removable paper book cover
- hardcoverRigid-bound book format
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- bindingLegally or morally required
- endpaperLeaf connecting binding, cover
hinge · headband · gilt · gilding · embossing · stamping · blocking · trimming
Bearing someone's signature
- vintageQuality from past eras
- antiquarianScholar of old artifacts
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
ephemera · keepsake · treasure · curio · numismatics · philately · antiques · rarities
shelf
Horizontal storage surface
- boxLidded storage container
- containerThing for storing items
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
cabinet · sleeve · holder · enclosure · clamshell · portfolio
archival
Of preserved documents
- acid-freeLacking corrosive compounds
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- protectionGuarding against harm
climate-controlled · safeguarding · restoration · stabilization · curatorial · mylar
dust-jacket
Removable paper book cover
endpaper · hinge · headband · gilt · gilding · embossing · stamping · blocking · trimming · signature
autographed
Bearing someone's signature
- vintageQuality from past eras
- antiquarianScholar of old artifacts
- heirloomInherited family treasure
memorabilia · ephemera · keepsake · treasure · curio · numismatics · philately · antiques · rarities · artifacts
- book partspage, pages, cover, index, chapter
- box setsbox set, complete series, collected works, bundle, complete works
- CDscompact disc, CD player, CD burner, CD drive, CD-R
- coverscover, dust cover, book cover, dust jacket, book jacket
- Book Coversbook cover, cover art, cover design, cover image, dust jacket
- book protectiondust jacket, book cover, book sleeve, plastic cover, lamination
slipcasedust jacket
Removable paper book cover
book jacket · dust cover · wrapper · paper wrapper · softcover