frontispiece

In architecture terms the difference between frontispiece and facade

is that frontispiece is a small pediment of which is ornamental, especially on the top of a window or door while facade is the face of a building, especially the front view or elevation.

As nouns the difference between frontispiece and facade

is that frontispiece is an illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine while facade is alternative form of façade|lang=en.

As nouns the difference between frontispiece and cover

is that frontispiece is an illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine while cover is a lid.

As an adjective cover is

of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.

As a verb cover is

to place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and frontispiece

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while frontispiece is (publishing) an illustration that is on the page before the title page of a book, a section of one, or a magazine.