Quarto
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.

Often appears as...
- quarto format
- quarto sheet
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Technical
noun
A size of book page that results when the sheet is folded twice to form four leaves.
His latest poetry book was printed at the size of a quarto.

Often appears as...
- quarto size
- quarto format
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Technical
noun
A room or chamber equipped for a specific job or purpose.
The quarto wall will have picture rails and sconces.

Often appears as...
- quarto chamber
- quarto wall
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.

Often appears as...
- quarto format
- quarto sheet
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A size of book page that results when the sheet is folded twice to form four leaves.
His latest poetry book was printed at the size of a quarto.

Often appears as...
- quarto size
- quarto format
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A room or chamber equipped for a specific job or purpose.
The quarto wall will have picture rails and sconces.

Often appears as...
- quarto chamber
- quarto wall
Definition 1 of 3

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

They chose quarto to preserve the classic layout of the text.
Not Common Size
'Quarto' is less common than 'folio' or 'octavo', making it a specialized term in printing.

We'll print 100 copies in the unusual quarto size.
Historical Use
In historical contexts, 'quarto' signifies an old-fashioned or traditional method of book-making.

The antique bookshop specializes in quartos and other rare formats.
Book Layout
Understand 'quarto' as a format, indicating page size and layout typically for books or manuscripts.

They chose quarto to preserve the classic layout of the text.
Not Common Size
'Quarto' is less common than 'folio' or 'octavo', making it a specialized term in printing.

We'll print 100 copies in the unusual quarto size.
Historical Use
In historical contexts, 'quarto' signifies an old-fashioned or traditional method of book-making.

The antique bookshop specializes in quartos and other rare formats.
Book Layout
Understand 'quarto' as a format, indicating page size and layout typically for books or manuscripts.

They chose quarto to preserve the classic layout of the text.
Not Common Size
'Quarto' is less common than 'folio' or 'octavo', making it a specialized term in printing.

We'll print 100 copies in the unusual quarto size.
Historical Use
In historical contexts, 'quarto' signifies an old-fashioned or traditional method of book-making.

The antique bookshop specializes in quartos and other rare formats.
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