An exquisite selection of decorated papers dating from the 16th to the 20th century.
Rich in ornamentation, decorated papers have been in use for centuries-aswrappers and endpapers for books, as the backing for playing cards, and even as
linings for chests and cases. Yet despite the many contexts in which they can befound, they often go unnoticed. This remarkable new book not only showcases
several hundred of the best and most exquisite examples of decorated paper butalso provides a fascinating introduction to its history, traditions, and techniques.
Drawing on the Olga Hirsch collection at the British Library, one of the largest andmost diverse collections of decorated papers in the world, this beautifully producedanthology will both delight and inspire designers, bibliophiles, and anyone with alove of pattern and decoration.