Paper, An Historical Account of Its Making by Hand From the Earliest Times

Inscribed by Author. R.H. CLAPPERTON. Paper, An Historical Account of Its Making by Hand From the Earliest Times., Oxford: Shakespeare Head Press, 1934.Large folio, No. 164 of an edition of 250, pp. xvi, 158, occasional tissue interleaving, brown cloth boards half-bound in blue morocco with gilt lettering to spine, gilt rules on front, collotype illustration, inscribed on the half-title page by Clapperton.Begins with the origin of paper in China and progresses around the world, predating the researches of Dard Hunter. Printed on handmade paper, this is a beautiful presentation befitting its subject. With two blank leaves that can be held up to light to display watermarks.Condition of this book:Bumped corners, wear at edges, else fine. Special Limited Edition, first issue in this format. Size: Large Folio (bigger than A3). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: Crafts & Hobbies; 1930s; Art & Design. Inscribed by Author. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 55395. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.