Lexicon Browse - Q
Quarter binding - A binding in which only the spine receives a material cover.Quarto - A measure of volume size, used for medium sized or average codexes.Quaternion - A gathering with four sheets to form eight leaves.Quill pen - A pen made from the moulted flight feather of a large bird.Quinion - A gathering of five sheets to form ten leaves.Quire - A group of leaves formed from a folded sheet or sheets, sewn through the fold to form a 'booklet.'