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Bound and Determined: The Remarkable Physical History of the Book

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Printed Decorative Cover

Printed Decorative Cover
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Italian craftsmen experimented with all manner of decorating papers in the 18th century. In addition to marbling, papers were commonly printed with patterns, such as this interlocking floral pattern.

Didascalici del secolo XVI. Venezia : Presso Antonio Zatta e figli, 1786.

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