Meaning & use
colophon
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A publisher's emblem or a brief statement, usually at the end of a book, giving details of its printing or publication.
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The colophon revealed that the book had been typeset in an old serif font.
Collectors sometimes identify rare editions by their distinctive colophon.
A note on using this word
Originally an inscription used by early printers; modern publishers often use it as a small identifying logo on the spine or title page.
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