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A Collection of 18th-Century Decorated Papers and Paper Bindings
Title:
Opere di Demostene
Author:
Imprint Date:
1778
Publishing Colophon:
In Padova, MDCCLXXVIII. Nella Stamperia Penada. Con Lis. de’ Sup.
Binding:
Full block-printed paper over thin boards. Textblock sewn two-on over two vegetable cord supports.
Paper:
Two colors: black honeycomb blockprint over yellow surface-coloring
Collector's Notes:
The nature of this structure still evades me. The decorated paper is turned in around at least one layer of paper, and single hooked leaves serve as pastedowns.
Collection ID:
22.020
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