Endpapers ~ endsheets ~ end-papers ~ pastedowns ~ doublures [114055] ~ are an important feature of traditionally bound books. It is the name for the covering sheet over the insides of the front and back cover-boards. Front and back are invariably treated equally.They strengthen the book's construction, and provide an opportunity for an artistic touch of dignified decoration.
Modern binding techniques do not require endpapers. They are not found in many recently bound books, especially those with 'paperback' type of construction .
In a simple case-binding [122932] the endpaper links the bookblock [117510] to the cover boards. Case binding relies heavily on endpapers. They are an essential part of the construction. If they are not strong enough to withstand wear they represent the most likley place for the book to start falling apart ~ and subsequent repair is not easy.
The endpaper is usually a single large sheet that forms a spread with the flyleaf on the right (at the front of a book) and the paste-down on the left. Decorateed papers are often used, and strong papers ~ cartridge ~ or handmade ~ are frequently used if the style of book is appropriate.
A single sheet ~ twice the size of the book ~ is tipped-in to the flypage. When dry this sheet is pasted across the inside of the cover.
Likely to be scrubbed.......
ook ~ the flyleaf [102105]. The left-hand half of the sheet is sometimes called the paste-down and any pattern will carry across to provide unity with the right had side. (We describe the beginning of the book ~ for the back cover the right and left are reversed)
Here is the code for a link to a local USP [116537]
