Old Ream Wrappers: An Essay on Early Ream Wrappers of Antiquarian Interest
by Voorn, Henk
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good +
- Seller
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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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About This Item
North Hills, PA: Bird & Bull Press, 1969. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good +. 110pp. Quarto [25cm]. 1/4 red leather over marbled boards. Title stamped in gilt on spine. Touch of rubbing to extremities. Textblock composed of the author's own hand made 15 x 20 course laid paper. Lacking supplementary (separately issued) ream wrapper reproductions. Copy number 159/375.
A detailed and beautifully illustrated exploration of the history of a somewhat obscure, collectible type of ephemera. Papermakers aimed to impress, investing in a high level of artistry. These often elaborate paper mill labels have given historians a glimpse into a very old and ever-adapting industry.
A detailed and beautifully illustrated exploration of the history of a somewhat obscure, collectible type of ephemera. Papermakers aimed to impress, investing in a high level of artistry. These often elaborate paper mill labels have given historians a glimpse into a very old and ever-adapting industry.
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- Bookseller
- Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 65421
- Title
- Old Ream Wrappers: An Essay on Early Ream Wrappers of Antiquarian Interest
- Author
- Voorn, Henk
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Bird & Bull Press
- Place of Publication
- North Hills, PA
- Date Published
- 1969
- Keywords
- economics; history; literature; book arts;
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About the Seller
Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA
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Salt Lake City, Utah
About Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA
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- Quarto
- The term quarto is used to describe a page or book size. A printed sheet is made with four pages of text on each side, and the...
- Marbled boards
- ...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...