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Show PR. EFAC 4 c ta o e the writing substances of the ancients, the bistory of papermakin malerials, and the genealogy of papermaking families; a bare bal dozen mention anything relatingto the actual manufacture of paper i olden times; this craft bas received scant attention. 1tis to supply thi lack that the present book is issued. It aims to give the biblio; bile a insight into the methods used by the old makers of paper, especiall afterthe introduction of printing from movable types, and to interest th ctcher, the engraver, and the printer, as well as those engaged in th paper and watermarking trades. With all of its omissions and shortcomings, it is the most comprebensive work that has yet been issued o this particular phase of papermaking Daro Huxre Chillicthe, Ohi May, 192 Digital Imag © 2004 University of Utah. All rights reserved |
