Papermaking: History and Technique of an Ancient Craft

The classic work on papermaking, this book traces the craft's history from its invention in China to its introductions in Europe and America. The foremost authority on the subject covers tools and materials; hand moulds; pressing, drying, and sizing; hand- and machine-made paper; watermarking; and more. Over 320 illustrations. Reprint of the second, revised, and enlarged 1947 edition.