Quarto

usgb/ˈkwɔːrtəʊ/
noun

A book or manuscript style in which a sheet of paper is folded twice into four leaves or eight pages. Also refers to one of those pages or leaves.

The manuscript is to be printed in quarto format.
Visual representation of "quarto" - A book or manuscript style in which a sheet of paper is folded twice into four leaves or eight pages. Also refers to one of those pages or leaves.

Often appears as...

  • quarto format
  • quarto sheet

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Book Layout

Understand 'quarto' as a format, indicating page size and layout typically for books or manuscripts.

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They chose quarto to preserve the classic layout of the text.
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Not Common Size

'Quarto' is less common than 'folio' or 'octavo', making it a specialized term in printing.

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We'll print 100 copies in the unusual quarto size.
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Historical Use

In historical contexts, 'quarto' signifies an old-fashioned or traditional method of book-making.

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The antique bookshop specializes in quartos and other rare formats.
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