Watermarks in paper in Holland, England, France, etc. in the XVII and XVIII centuries and their interconnection / by W.A. Churchill.

  • William Algernon Churchill
Date:
1935
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Watermarks in paper in Holland, England, France, etc. in the XVII and XVIII centuries and their interconnection / by W.A. Churchill. Source: Wellcome Collection.

    69/537 (page 65)
    “Le sage ecrit sur parchemin, Sur coquille l’amant griffonne; L’excellence use du velin, Et les rois ont pris la couronne, Sur telliere on lance un plan, Lise, pour tracer quelques lignes, Achete du petit poulet.” Lines by Louis Festeau, in “Papeterie et Papetiers de l’ancien temps”. The following words used to be sung by contented companions at their work in a paper mill in the 18th century and was brought to light by Henri Pourrat in his delightful book, “Dans l’herbe des trois vallees”: “Si le roi savait La vie que nous menons Quitterait son palais, Se ferait compagnon.” Of the virtue that springs from foul rags Voltaire said: — “Un ramas de guenilles et de sales chiffons Eternisent l’esprit des Plynes et d’un Buffon.” PARTICULARS CONCERNING WATERMARKS Abbreviations: CC Mr. Churchill’s collection of MSS., Prints and blank paper. EH Mr. E. Heawood’s watermarks PRO Public Record Office WCL Worcester Cathedral Library SAP State Archives at Palermo w/m Watermark c/m Countermark = c/m belongs to w/m ND No date SP State Papers CO Colonial Documents D Documents [65] Watermarks in paper. 9