Reading & Writing Accessories: A Study of Paper-Knives, Paper Folders, Letter Openers and Mythical Page Turners

Spellerberg, Ian

ISBN 10: 1584563508 / ISBN 13: 9781584563501

Published by Oak Knoll Press, New Castle, Delaware, 2016

About this Item

124pp. Quarto [30 cm] Pictorial wraps. Illustrated throughout. Foreword by Marc Allum, 'frequent specialist on the BBC Antiques Roadshow.' With guest commentaries by Deric Blackler, Frank Fabry, Kathryn Kane, and Helen Webberley. Seller Inventory # 47100

Bibliographic Details

Title: Reading & Writing Accessories: A Study of ...

Publisher: Oak Knoll Press, New Castle, Delaware

Publication Date: 2016

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

Edition: First American edition.

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Synopsis:

First U.S. edition and the first appearance of the index. Never before has there been a detailed account of what was probably the most common item to be found in Victorian libraries and on Victorian writing desks. They were paperknives (paper cutters) and were used to slit open the uncut pages of books, newspapers and magazines. Paper folders are still used today but what is the difference between a paperknife and a paper folder? Letter openers and paper-knives have a different histories and different functions. The term page turner is embedded in the vocabulary of the world of antiques and collectables. It has come as a huge surprise that page turners are a myth. This lavishly illustrated book is both informative and entertaining. It is brimming with new information about reading and writing accessories.

About the Author:

Ian Spellerberg is an established author and editor. He has written many articles on Victoriana for magazines and journals around the world. He is a member of several antique and collectable clubs and societies. On occasions he will be seen in his top hat and frock coat - such is his passion for knowing how it feels to live in the Victorian era. His collections of curious collectables and interactive displays are a firm favourite at antique fairs. With a professional science background, it is not surprising that Ian takes nothing for granted. He rigorously seeks out primary evidence as part of his research into the history and design of antiques and collectables.