(from German Schmutz–mud and Titel
– title) is a two-page sheet, inserted before the title, bears the name of the
book, epigraph or dedication, and sometimes also publisher’s name. The half
title in front of the new chapter can bear the name of the chapter, adornment
or illustration. In ancient books half title was used to protect the title
page, therefore his name in German.
Headpiece
graphic picture or
ornament adornment at the beginning of the book, chapter, part or article.
