Laurentius, Theo
Laurentius, Frans
Editorial: Brill
Colección: Library of the Written World . The Handpress World ; 98
Número de páginas: 318 págs.
Fecha de edición: 15-05-2023
EAN: 9789004506831
ISBN: 978-90-04-50683-1
Precio (sin IVA): 249,00 €
Precio (IVA incluído): 258,96 €
This book offers a concise history of the production of paper in Western Europe from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century. The research is based on watermarks collected from various sources in combination with other elements from the trade. This includes for instance decorated paper and ream wrappers. The authors offer an insight into the different sizes in combination with watermarks. Over 700 watermarks are illustrated.