Ramage, Robert
The History of Envelopes
Envelope Manufacturers Association of America, New York: 1952
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Small Octavo. 84 pages including bibliography. The early history discusses how documents were covered (usually for secrecy by kings and dictators). By the early 16th century envelopes were used to transmit documents. A very nice copy bound in blue cloth lettered and decorated in gilt, spine lettering gilt, a few tiny spots of white to upper board, protected in mylar.
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