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slipcase

American  
[slip-keys] / ˈslɪpˌkeɪs /

noun

  1. a box for a book or set of books, open on one side so that the spine is visible.


slipcase British  
/ ˈslɪpˌkeɪs /

noun

  1. a protective case for a book or set of books that is open at one end so that only the spines of the books are visible

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of slipcase

First recorded in 1920–25; slip 1 + case 2

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The British Museum is collaborating with Rizzoli Books in New York on “Shakespeare’s First Folio: 400th Anniversary Facsimile Edition,” contained within a slipcase cover.

From Seattle Times Oct. 23, 2023

That includes other backpacks, plus a briefcase, slipcase, and laptop sleeve.

From The Verge Jan. 4, 2022

Long out of print, it’s now been re-editioned and bundled with a supplement that maps the influence of Lebel’s book over the decades, all housed in a handsome slipcase.

From New York Times Dec. 9, 2021

The books were gathered in a slipcase dubbed “One Dozen Candles” and freely distributed by the hundreds to schools across the country.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 12, 2020

The hard cardboard slipcase includes an 18-page, full-color mini-book with an essay by former Fangoria Magazine chief Michael Gingold and behind-the-scenes photos, movie posters and images from the film.

From Washington Times Oct. 24, 2018

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