Fancy Papers, Used (8 results)

Condition: Poor. Volume 12. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN:

hardcover. 5 x 7.25 inches. hardcover. 242 pages. Edited by Richard J. Wolfe. New and Complete Manual on the Making of Fancy Papers was originally written in French by M. Fichtenberg in 1852. Richard Wolfe has translated the book into English and added a new preface. The craft of marbling paper was introduced into Europe and the Middle East from Turkey and Germany during the last two decades of the sixteenth century, and then into France in the first decade of the seventeenth century. England, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and other European countries began marbling as well, but the production outside of England still remained small. It was not until its introduction into the British Isles in 1750 that marbling increased in popularity. In France, marbling was first performed by bookbinders who catered mainly to the needs of the book trade. This often meant marbled papers were used for decorating "extra" bindings, or even sometimes made for people who restricted their output to wallpaper. Fortunately, the nineteenth century saw a change in French marbling, as they were introduced to a Turkish pattern containing an infusion of turpentine in the final color. This created an appearance of a network of fine, lacey holes. New and Complete Manual on the Making of Fancy Papers documents the changes and innovations in French marbling, and describes the marbling and fancy paper trades of the mid-nineteenth century. It also provides technical details on the manufacture of these papers and is a key source for information that couldn't be found anywhere else at the time. This manual describes many steps in the marbling process. It describes the methods of making colors and the preparation of the aluminum serving to give body to the colors including reds and violets, yellows, blues, and greens. It discusses the preparation of hide glue, paste, glue, glazing, polishers, workshops, troughs, papers that are quilted, papers exhibiting the grain of wood, granite papers, printing, varnishing, sealing wax, and a variety of other details. Four pages of color illustrations complete the book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 4th Edition vii- 238 pp + 6 pp pictorial adverts + advert end papers. Contents clean and tight with no inscriptions or marks. Publishers brown cloth covers gilt title to spine and upper board. The binding clean and tight with no splits or marks. This edition considerable revised.

Condition: acceptable. This book is in acceptable condition and may have highlighting and or writing throughout. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo, dust jacket may be damaged or missing. Book may show internal and or external wear on spine or cover and may be slightly skewed or have creased pages. This is a used book so codes may be invalid or accompanying media may be missing. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps.

Condition: acceptable. It's been through some chapters of life! Expect visible wearâ"creases, notes, highlights, maybe even a splash of water here and there. Perfect for readers who love a book with history.

One of an edition limited to 100 copies (this copy, sourced from the Press, unnumbered) machine set by the author. Quarter brown cloth over Blue Levant leatherette from E. Becker with endpapers of gold ribbed kraft paper, stabbed and bound with blue thread. Oblong, 160 x 220 mm., pp. 32 with numerous fancy paper samples tipped-in with tissue-guards. A book in Fine condition.

No Binding. Condition: Good. First Edition. Original Printed patent disbound with printed front blue wrapper present but not the back wrapper (both often lacking in early patents) About 27cm by 18 cm some wear and tear due to the disbinding.

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Oblong 16mo. 438 sample leaves of decorated papers, with metallics, stripes, florals, marbling, checks, and tartans among the offerings. Each leaf with a printed reference number at verso, with dimensions. Bound in red cloth with gilt titling to front cover and spine, plus red cord for salesman's ease of access. Slight rubs to corners and hinges, else very good.