Watermarks 1450–1850

A Concise History of Paper in Western Europe

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Watermarks 1450–1850 offers a concise history of the production of paper in Western Europe from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century. The research is based on watermarks collected from various sources in combination with other elements from the trade, such as decorated paper and ream wrappers. This book includes reproductions of ca. seven hundred watermarks.

Frans and Theo Laurentius have published two more books on the topic in this same book series: Italian Watermarks 1750–1860 (2016), and Watermarks in Paper from the South-West of France, 1560–1860 (2018). In 2007/2008 they published Watermarks (1600–1650) Found in the Zeeland Archives and Watermarks (1650–1700) Found in the Zeeland Archives.
Copyright Year:
2023
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978-90-04-50684-8
Publication:
15 May 2023
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Published
ISBN:
978-90-04-50683-1
Publication:
14 Jun 2023
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Theo Laurentius (b. 1936) has been active as a paper researcher for over fifty years. He has published several studies about paper and watermarks.

Frans Laurentius, Ph.D. (b. 1971) is an art historian. He has published on graphic arts, dutch pottery and watermarks.

List of Figures

Introduction

1 The History of Paper in Europe
 Italy
 France
 Germany
 Switzerland
 The Netherlands
 Belgium
 England
 Scandinavia
 Spain
 Portugal

2 Different Aspects of Paper
 Quality and Raw Material
 Coloured Paper
 Decorated Paper
 Formats
 Ream Wrappers
 Wove Paper
 Special Watermarks
 Watermarks Encountered

Index of Watermark Types
Index of Letters and Monograms
Index of Names and Words
Bibliography
Table of Watermarks
Catalogue
All interested in paper, watermarks, and economic studies.
Keywords: watermarks, ream wrappers, marbled paper, paper sizes.
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