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A Collection of 18th-Century Decorated Papers and Paper Bindings
Title:
Der Arzt. Eine medicinische Wochenschrift: Sechster Theil.
Author:
Imprint Date:
1761
Publishing Colophon:
Hamburg, bey sel. G. C. Grunds Wittwe. 1761.
Binding:
Full paste paper over scaleboards, lapped component structure.
Paper:
Dark blue veined paste paper with all over directly impressed thumb swirls
Collector's Notes:
Gift from J. K. Certainly the directly impressed finger swirls are a common motif in combination with diaper patterns and other classic designs from the 1760s-1790s, but I've not seen it used quite so emphatically in any other examples.
Collection ID:
24.108
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