The distinctive features of paper of Krakow edition of Polish Herbal 1595 by Marcin Urzędów copies

Abstract

Annotation: In the article the paper of three copies of Krakow editions of Polish Herbal 1595 by Marcin of Urzędów, from Lazar printing house is analyzed. In the copies of the edition seven different types of paper were found. This paper was produced by six paper-mills nearby Krakow, and it is typical for Krakow paper market of that time. Paginal location of watermarks, their quantitative and percent composition are defined. Also the exploration includes leaves of one of the copies In 74, restored in 19th century. Instead of missed leaves the paper of the first part of 16th , 17th and 18th century was used to complete the copy.

Keywords

• filigrees of old printed editions, watermarks of old printed editions, paper, Krakow editions of the second part of 16th century, Polish Herbal 1595 by Marcin Urzędów.