But there are some "fancy" editions printed on blue paper. As a matter
of fact, I am still trying to verify the existence of an Aldine Virgil
in a Grolier binding printed on papier bleu sold in a Paris sale in the
1930s. [Sorry, my list of G bindings is downstairs & I am too relaxed in
the garden on a cool sunny morning].
Gabriel Austin
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From: exlibris@library.berkeley.edu
[mailto:exlibris@library.berkeley.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Lieberman
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 8:26 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: Re: Blue-Grey Paper Color
Though there are some variations in quality and color - similar papers
were used in the U.S. especially as wrappers or binding material.
> I've catalogued numerous French pamphlets and some English pamphlets
(and
> it does always seem to be pamphlets and mostly late 18th century)
printed
> on this "cadet blue" paper as I have seen it listed.
>
> The quality of the paper is not very good.
Ron
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