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A Collection of 18th-Century Decorated Papers and Paper Bindings
Title:
Fundamente der Philosophie
Author:
Balmes, Jacob
Imprint Date:
1855
Publishing Colophon:
Regensburg. Verlag von G. Joseph Manz.
Binding:
Half leather binding with achatmarmor paper sides. Two volumes.
Paper:
Achatmarmor: green brushed paste surface coloring with brown diffuse sprinkling
Analysis:
The green colorant was determined to contain iron, lead, barium, zinc, and chromium (without arsenic) via x-ray fluorescence in March 2024.
Collector's Notes:
Collection ID:
22.036
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