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Lot 388

[PAPERMAKING]. Trio of Portfolios of Modern Handmade Paper Samples. [Washington, D. C.: Hand Papermaking, Inc, 1998-2003].

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

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[PAPERMAKING]. Trio of Portfolios of Modern Handmade Paper Samples. [Washington, D. C.:  Hand Papermaking, Inc, 1998-2003].  Three portfolios in custom cloth clamshell cases, each with explanatory text volume (paperbacks, as issued) and a total of 53 samples of handmade paper specimens, many of which are signed by the creators. 

Condition

One portfolio (Innovative Printmaking...) is dampstained, not affecting samples or text volume. Fine. FIRST LIMITED EDITIONS, MANY SIGNED BY THE CREATORS. Titles include: Handmade Paper in Nepal Tradition and Change - Third in the Series (1998, 16 samples, #80/150); Old Ways, New Views: Photographic Processes on Handmade Papers (1999, 17 samples, #30/100); Innovative Printing on Handmade Paper - Portfolio 6 (2003, 20 samples, #34/150). 

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