BOOKS
Pieske, Christa / Vonja, Konrad / e.a..
Das ABC des Luxuspapiers. Verarbeitung und Gebrauch 1860 bis 1930.
Berlin, Museum für Deutsche Volkskunde Berlin, 1983.
€ 9.00
Softcover, 377pp., 17x23,5cm., richly illustr. in col. and b/w., in fair condition (covers with traces of use and somewhat discolorated, spine a bit folded and with signes of a removed sticker, inside in very good condition).). "Schriften des Museums für Deutsche Volkskunde Berlin, Band 9".
Itemnummer 17541 
Das ABC des Luxuspapiers is a seminal work that systematically categorizes and analyzes the diverse forms and applications of luxury paper between 1860 and 1930. Through approximately 222 detailed entries, the book examines the production techniques, aesthetic qualities, and cultural significance of luxury paper items, such as decorative stationery, greeting cards, and ornamental prints. Pieske's research provides valuable insights into the interplay between industrial advancements and artistic expression, illustrating how luxury paper served both functional and symbolic purposes in society.