Papermaking. The History and Technique of an Ancient Craft.
London: Pleiades Books, 1947,
Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged. large octavo, blue cloth with gilt stamping. (xxiv), (612), (xxxvii)pp. Pleiades Books, Item #33269
This compilation of the author's years of assembling and researching material related to papermaking is aimed at giving accomplished bibliophiles and amateur booklovers an insight into the methods employed by the makers of paper in all parts of the world and from all periods. It is also his desire to interest and instruct papermakers, workers in watermarking, etchers, engravers, printers, bookbinders, paper salesmen, and all users of paper. With 318 illustrations. One fold-out map illustrates the Journey of Papermaking from China to Europe. With a Chronology of Papermaking and Allied Uses, Bibliography, Notes, and Index. From the library and with the signature and date of letterpress printer Darrell Hyder. "Darrell Hyder March 1960", on the front endpaper. Edges of text block slightly dusty, otherwise a fine copy.
Price: $65.00