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A Collection of 18th-Century Decorated Papers and Paper Bindings
Title:
Angelo, Tyran de Padoue, Drame en trois journées
Author:
Hugo, Victor
Imprint Date:
1837
Publishing Colophon:
Publié par J. Louis. Dessau: Imprimerie de la Cour. 1837.
Binding:
Full paste paper binding, lapped component structure. All red textblock edges, green paper manuscript spine label.
Paper:
Black veined paste paper; green surface-color glazed paper
Collector's Notes:
The green colorant for the paper label was determined to contain copper (without arsenic) via x-ray fluorescence in April 2024.
Collection ID:
23.023
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