Islamic Paper: A Study of the Ancient Craft

Language: English

Published by Don Baker Memorial Fund : Distributed by Archetype Publications, London, 2001

1873132034 / 9781873132036

  • First Edition
  • Softcover
  • Used
See all details

Seller: Joseph Burridge Books, Dagenham, United KingdomJoseph Burridge Books

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since April 23, 2010

Softcover

Condition: Used - Good

£ 90.00

£ 23.00 shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

90 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.Small stain on corner of rear cover. Contents: I: A history of Islamic papermaking Writing materials prior to the advent of paper Papyrus Parchment Papermaking in the Islamic world The transition from papyrus and parchment to paper Sources of early paper samples The decline of papermaking in the Islamic world The nature of paper and its production The nature, properties and characteristics of paper The materials and techniques of the papermaker Qualitative characteristics of Islamic paper Determination of quality Grade Colour Size of sheet Watermarks II: A systematic analysis of Persian and syro-Egyptian paper Protocol for paper classification Summary of findings Persian paper Syro-Egyptian paper A comparison of Persian and Syro-Egyptian papers Conclusions Towards a paper typology.

Seller Inventory # soas4to420

Title
Islamic Paper: A Study of the Ancient Craft
Author
Loveday, Helen
Publisher
Don Baker Memorial Fund : Distributed by Archetype Publications, London
Publication year
2001
Condition
Good
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1873132034
ISBN 13
9781873132036
Edition
1st Edition
Seller catalogs
Art, Islam

Joseph Burridge Books

Dagenham, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since April 23, 2010

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item7 to 21 business days3 to 7 business days
First item£ 23.00£ 40.00
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Paypal

Specialty

Africa, Japan, China, India, Islam, Middle East, South East Asia, Central Asia, Judaica, Anthropology, Linguistics

Seller's business information

Joseph Burridge Books

United Kingdom