PAPER EXPERT BO RUDIN'S BIBLIOPHILE EDITION ON THE HISTORY OF PAPER + A WEALTH OF PAPER SAMPLES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FROM BO RUDIN'S WORKSHOP.

Bibliophilia/paper. Rudin, Bo, paper specialist, (1934-2022). The history of the paper. Studies in an old craft.Rudins, Vällingby, 1987. Large 8vo in a red millimetre ribbon with maroon back, gilt back text and decorated bindings The covers and backs are bound together. In simple cassette. Number 4 of 90 copies in the bibliophile edition with assembled paper samples from around the world and a proclamation to show what lump-paper is. In addition, a signed copper engraving by Richard Ärlin and a graphic sheet by Bo Rudin signed BR. Signed in the colophon by Bo Rudin. Richly illustrated in black and white (most) and color. (VIII), 251 pp. + paper samples., copper engraving and graphic sheet + rosin.
Comes together with a considerable collection of papers of various types as well as Announcements, Circulars and other items belonging to paper expert and author Bo Rudin. Here is an example of Stockholms Post-Tidningar 1797, Lunds Veckoblad no. 430 in 1840, watermarked handmade paper from Tumba mill, folded and unfolded sheets of different types of paper. Part of the collection consists of Annals from the early 19th century, several of which are available in 2,3,4 and 5 copies.
Provenance. The writer and paper expert Bo Rudin, (1934-2020).