What is gilded extracts?

Gilded extracts refers to the process of applying a thin layer of gold to a printed or written text. This was commonly done in the past to add decoration and prestige to important books or documents. The process involved using gold leaf to apply a thin layer of gold to the edges of pages or to specific letters or words within the text. Gilded extracts were often used in religious texts, such as Bibles or Qurans, as well as in other important works such as legal documents or historical texts. The technique of gilding extracts has largely fallen out of use today, but can still be found in certain high-end publications or art books.