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Definition of Front matter
1. Noun. Written matter preceding the main text of a book.
Definition of Front matter
1. Noun. Within a book, all content preceding the main text or work itself. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Front Matter
Literary usage of Front matter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Bas-reliefs from the Temple of Rameses I at Abydos by Herbert Eustis Winlock (1921)
"The original plan was to publish Papers in volumes and parts from time to time
and to send to subscribers the title page and front matter of each volume ..."
2. The Quinn & Boden Co., Book Manufacturers: Showing the Plant and Product by Quinn and Boden Company, Rahway, N.J., Quinn & Boden Company, The Quinn & Boden co., Rahway, N. J. (1922)
"Nature and order of front matter and back matter. Size and style of types for
front matter and back matter. Size and style of types for footnotes, extracts, ..."
3. Rules for Compositors by R.R. Donnelley and Sons Company (1915)
"It is a better practice to ascertain the exact number of pages the front matter
will occupy and folio the entire book with Arabic numerals, beginning with ..."
4. Booklet Making: An Art-craft Problem by Henry Turner Bailey (1912)
"(4) When the half-title is omitted the paging of the front matter begins as i.
... () The front matter is usually set after the main text has been completed ..."
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