Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. information form components
7. gathered matter components

Narrower term/s

• self covers
• wrappers (book covers)
• pamphlet binders

Anotations

Scope note:

Outer sheets or boards that are part of, or are attached to, groups of leaves, whether a substantial block or a single gathering; sometimes simply the first page of a document, as for example of a leaflet, if it is designed as distinct from the body of the document. Designed to protect the text block or gathering within, and often carrying information about it such as the title, and decoration.