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EnglishThe title page displays the printer’s device of Sébastian Nivelle (1523-1603). Nivelle was active in Paris from the mid-1500s to 1603, and was at least approaching 80 years of age at the time of his passing, making him the literal “old man”…

EnglishLarge red button with purple design: woman's symbol with fist, in white lettering: "International Women's Day March 8-11, 1978".Français

EnglishLarge light blue button with design of woman in red dress holding a purple flag. In black lettering: "International Women's Day, March 5, 1983".Français

EnglishThis manuscript has a relatively simple outer binding, but its interior is decorated with paper embossed in gold, probably dating to the 20th century. FrançaisCe papier décoré a probablement été fabriqué de façon industrielle. Le motif de…

English Here we see yet another type of decorative paper, probably achieved through a mechanized process. The design of flowers with tendrils of gold is reminiscent of wrapping paper for gifts or even wallpaper, which is of no surprise, as these…

EnglishHere we see the introduction of gold into the manufacturing process of marbled paper. In this case, it is difficult to say whether this is an example of handmade paper or one produced mechanically given that the date of printing and the fact…

EnglishThe edge of this book displays a decorative technique used fairly often. Instead of a marbled edge, here one has opted for a light sprinkling effect, achieved by drops of colour being “tapped” from the bristles of the brush. FrançaisLa tranche…

EnglishThis example of mottled paper, a very classic design, displays much more modern colours, with its tones of burgundy, black and cream. FrançaisCe papier marbré au motif caillouté, un motif relativement classique, offre des teintes beaucoup plus…

EnglishThis image shows a very fine mottling scheme, where the white/cream colours are omnipresent on a background of red and blue. In this example, the dark colours had been deposited on the surface of the liquid mixture before the white. It is this…

EnglishA further example of paste paper where the colour scheme has been generated by the “pulled” technique. In this case, one clearly sees the “pulling” or stretching effect that the glue has undergone in producing this design.  This example…