guarda
1. A sheet of paper glued to the inside of the front or back cover of a bound book, serving both decorative and structural purposes
The endpapers of the antique book featured an ornate pattern that complemented the leather binding.
As guardas do livro antigo apresentavam um padrão ornamentado que complementava a encadernação de couro.
2. Decorative or plain paper used in bookbinding to connect the book block to the cover
The publisher chose thick cream-colored endpapers to enhance the luxury feel of the limited edition.
O editor escolheu guardas espessas de cor creme para realçar a sensação de luxo da edição limitada.
Endpapers are particularly valued in fine bookbinding and rare book collecting. In Brazilian publishing, high-quality endpapers (guardas) are often used to distinguish premium editions and reflect the book's overall quality. They are especially important in luxury and artisanal book production.
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