[DCRM-L] Odd signature pattern worth a note?

[Noble, Richard]

So I do--I read Deborah's response after sending mine. Oh, to be so
predictable ...

RICHARD NOBLE :: RARE MATERIALS CATALOGUER :: JOHN HAY LIBRARY
BROWN UNIVERSITY  ::  PROVIDENCE, R.I. 02912  ::  401-863-1187
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On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 12:49 PM, Deborah J. Leslie <DJLeslie at folger.edu>
wrote:

> Amy, this is a typical signing pattern for 19th-century 12mo's in 6's. As
> you know, the gatherings are formed by the quiring of a bifolium of two
> leaves within the four-leaf section. Only the first leaf of the gathering
> and the first leaf of the insertion are signed: the first and third leaves
> for a 12mo in half-sheet imposition; the first and fifth leaves (with the
> four-leaf section inserted into the eight-leaf section) for full imposition
> in 12's.
>
>
>
> When signing numerically instead of alphabetically, the first leaf would
> usually be signed with a number, and the third (or fifth) leaf the number
> with an asterisk. Here is a primitive rendering of how the leaves are
> 'signed' and the value we accord them for reference citation:
>
>
>
> 'A1' =A1 || unsigned =A2 || 'A2' =A3  || unsigned =A4 || unsigned =A5 ||
> unsigned =A6
>
> '1' =11  || unsigned =12  || '1*' = 13 || unsigned =14  || unsigned =15  ||
> unsigned =16
>
>
>
> The signature statement would not reflect the actual signing pattern. For
> example, 500 Signatures: A-T12. You *could* make a note, but that would
> be going to a deeper level of detail than is usual in catalog records.
>
>
>
> Or you could be Richard Noble, who includes full collation statements in
> his records. (-;
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>
>
> Deborah J. Leslie, M.A., M.L.S. | Senior Cataloger, Folger Shakespeare
> Library | djleslie at folger.edu | 202.675-0369 | 201 East Capitol St., SE,
> Washington, DC 20003 | www. folger.edu | orcid.org/0000-0001-5848-5467
>
>
>
>
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> *From:* dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu [mailto:dcrm-l-bounces at lib.byu.edu] *On
> Behalf Of *Amy Robertson
> *Sent:* Tuesday, 07 June 2016 12:18
> *To:* dcrm-l at lib.byu.edu
> *Subject:* [DCRM-L] Odd signature pattern worth a note?
>
>
>
> Hello all --
>
> I have a book in hand with gatherings of 6 where A3 is marked as A2 and A2
> itself is blank. This pattern is followed throughout the book. It is
> American from 1826. I have made a signatures statement in the record but am
> wondering if I need to add a note. Any guidance is appreciated.
>
>
> --
>
> Amy
>
> Cataloging Services Unit
>
> American University
>
>
>
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