Indian Hand Made Papers.
[Oxford:]: Plough Press, [1977]. Artes Typographicae 4. Additional paper sample from Nepal in the introductory material. A couple of small tears in front wrapper. A very good, clean copy. Front wrapper printed in green and spine in gilt. 9” x 5 3/4”. [4] pp. introductory material, plus eight folders of paper samples, loose in heavier paper covers. Item #8013
The selection of papers comprising this specimen were bought from a paper merchant who provided them as a sample of the work of small scale units located in forest areas using simple machinery. They originate over a wide area of the country from Tamil Nadu in the South to Assam on the border with Tibet: (introduction).
Price: $150.00