Folio

usgb/ˈfəʊliəʊ/
noun

A sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves for a book or manuscript.

Our vintage store sells books wherein each leaf is referred to as a folio.
Visual representation of "folio" - A sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves for a book or manuscript.

Often appears as...

  • folio manuscript
  • folio book
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Historical Usage

Folio dates back to manuscripts and early printing, indicating its longstanding bookish context.

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Ancient manuscripts often have beautifully decorated folios.
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Physical Object

'Folio' can often refer to collectible or significant papers in old books.

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He gingerly turned the fragile folio in the archive.
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