The word ‘colophon’ has a couple of definitions:
1. In the context of books and publishing, a colophon is a statement at the end of a book that provides information about its publication, such as the name of the publisher, the date of publication, and sometimes details about the typeface or paper used.
2. In ancient manuscripts, a colophon can refer to a brief inscription at the end of a text that gives details about the author, the place of writing, or other relevant information.
Overall, it serves as a form of authentication or attribution of the work.
