Paper and Paper Making, Ancient and Modern

Name: Paper and Paper Making, Ancient and Modern
SKU: 9333128
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With an Introduction by the Rev. George Croly

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries

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This short history of paper-making is based on lectures delivered at the London Institute, and was first published in book form in 1855. The young Richard Herring (b. 1829) covers a great deal of ground in just three chapters. His book begins with the origins of writing itself, the first materials upon which people wrote, and the mastery of Egyptian papyrus. He then describes more recent developments such as the paper-making techniques developed in the eighteenth century by James Whatman, watermarks, and an especially captivating section on how the close analysis of paper was used to expose an Irish forgery of Shakespearean manuscripts. The introduction by the Reverend George Croly stresses the importance of paper-making and printing to Christian history. Herring writes enthusiastically, punctuating his account with anecdotes, and patriotically emphasises the unrivalled brilliance of printing in England.

Release date NZ

November 2nd, 2010

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Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

4 Line drawings, black and white

Pages

156

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries

Dimensions

140x216x9

ISBN-13

9781108009058

Product ID

9333128

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