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Duodecimo

/ˌduː.oʊˈdɛs.ɪ.moʊ/noun
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Duodecimo refers to a standard book size created by folding a sheet of paper into 12 leaves, resulting in a compact volume typically measuring around 7 by 4.5 inches. This format was widely used in the 17th to 19th centuries for making books more affordable and portable, influencing how literature spread during the Enlightenment era.

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