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Definition colophon in American English

colophon noun

noun
1

a brief statement containing information about the publication of a book such as the place and date of publication, and the name of the publisher; sometimes they appear in the form of an image or symbol

Example

Old colophons on school books sport two sorts of logo: oblong whorls, rococo scrolls - both in worn morocco.

Example

He is named in the colophon as one of the publishers and Isaac is named on the title page as the printer.

Definition colophon in American English