half-jacket

noun

Meaning

A protective paper sleeve for a book that covers only the spine and the inside flaps, rather than the entire cover.

Examples

The rare first edition came with its original half-jacket still intact.
Collectors often prefer a full dust jacket, but a half-jacket is still considered a significant find for older volumes.

Synonyms: dust jacket, dust wrapper, book jacket

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half-jacket

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːfˌdʒækɪt/

Definition

A protective paper sleeve for a book that covers only the spine and the inside flaps, rather than the entire cover.

Examples

The rare first edition came with its original half-jacket still intact.
Collectors often prefer a full dust jacket, but a half-jacket is still considered a significant find for older volumes.
She carefully removed the half-jacket to examine the binding underneath.

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