Definitions for "Top Edge Gilt"
Keywords:  gilt, teg, leaf, gold, edges
Refers to a book in which the top edges of the pages are covered with gold leaf.
The edges at the top of the pages have been painted with gold leaf or are gilt-edged.
Refers to gold leaf or some other material applied the to top edge of a book. Can be denoted as "t.e.g." Also note "a.e.g." or all edges gilt.