Papermaking: The History and Technique of an Ancient Craft. This item is unavailable.
Language: English
Published by Dover Publications, 2011
- Softcover
- Used
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Item description from seller
The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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- Title
- Papermaking: The History and Technique of an Ancient Craft
- Author
- Hunter, Dard
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Publication year
- 2011
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0486236196
- ISBN 13
- 9780486236193
- Item weight
- 762 grams
- Series
- Book 23 of 44: Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography
The classic work on papermaking, this book traces the craft's history from its invention in China to its introductions in Europe and America. The foremost authority on the subject covers tools and materials; hand moulds; pressing, drying, and sizing; hand- and machine-made paper; watermarking; and more. Over 320 illustrations.
Reprint of the second, revised, and enlarged 1947 edition.
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