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octavo

(n): the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
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about 1 year ago reesetee said:

Usually written as 8vo; the most common traditional book format, made from printed sheets folded three times, giving eight leaves (16 pages). Also used in a general way to indicate a book measuring about 7 x 10 inches.

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