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What are European trim sizes for book printing?

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Trim sizes for book printing in the UK and Europe are different to those used in the United States. Common European trim sizes include (sizes in millimeters):

Metric Crown quarto (189 x 246)
Metric Crown octavo (123 x 186)
Metric Large Crown quarto (201 x 258)
Metric Large Crown octavo (129 x 198)
Metric Demy quarto (219 x 276 )
Metric Demy octavo (156 x 234)

Metric paperback trim sizes are A format (111 x 178) and B format (129 x 198).

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