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A Catalogue of Foreign Watermarks Found on Paper Used in America, 1700-1835 (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities) - Hardcover
First edition. This companion volume to Gravell and Miller's A Catalogue of American Watermarks, 1690-1835presents 788 watermarks from foreign-made paper actually used in America. It is important to note that until 1775 most fine paper used by Americans was imported from Europe, indeed foreign-made paper was preferred until the mid-1800's. Thus, this book is essential for the study of American historical manuscripts. A new, distortion-free technique, developed by Gravell, was used to accurately reproduce the watermarks photographically. Each watermark is photographed with a scale-size indicator. Watermarks can be important in establishing approximate dates for undated manuscripts; Gravell and Miller show that approximately 95% of the paper they examined was used within six years of the date of manufacture. Two appendices concern a rare surviving Excise List of English paper manufacturers from 1816 which is here published for the first time. The book is indexed by watermark subject, proper name, and papermill. xix, 286 pages. cloth.. 4to..
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- PublisherGarland Publishing
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0824092899
- ISBN 13 9780824092894
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages286
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A Catalogue of Foreign Watermarks Found on Paper Used in America, 1700-1835
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Garland Publishing, Inc, New York & London
(1983)
ISBN 10: 0824092899
ISBN 13: 9780824092894
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine mylar jacket. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First Edition. New York & London: Garland Publishing, Inc, 1983. New and unread in a Near Fine mylar (clear plastic) jacket. Perfect condition but for mylar jacket which is only a little rubbed -- NO chips or tears. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are crisp, clean and unmarked. 1983. First Edition. Until the Revolutionary War and to a lesser extent until the mid 1800's, Americans preferred foreign made papers. Even the U. S. Senate did not switch to domestic sources until 1820. This study is illustrated with reproductions of 788 foreign watermarks found in American books and documents. A total of 149 hand papermakers are profiled with appropriate cross references to Shorter, Churchill, etc. Also included is the first publication of the 1816 Excise List of English paper mills and pasteboard manufactories. Bound in the original gilt stamped green cloth. Volume 318 in the Garland Reference Library of the Humanities series. Oversize Hardcover. 8.75" wide by 11.25" tall. This large heavy book will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments, but only the standard charge for media mail. First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. New/Near Fine mylar jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 305pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 023831
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