Reading & Writing Accessories: A Study of Paper-Knives, Paper Folders, Letter Openers and Mythical Page Turners

Synopsis

What Is The Difference Between Page Turners, Letter Openers, Paper Folders And Paper-knives? Which One Is The Odd One Out And Which One Is A Myth? This Book Is The First To Explore The History And Design Of Paper-knives, Paper Folders, Letter Openers And Page Turners. It Is The Result Of Two Years Intensive Research Based On Information In Old Trade Catalogues, English Literature, And Patents. The Results Of Correspondence With Many Museums And Libraries Around The World Have Added Many Exciting Interpretations To What Is True And What Is A Myth--back Cover. Paper-knives -- Paper Folders, Letter Openers And Page Turners. By Ian Spellerberg ; Foreword By Marc Allum, 'frequent Specialist On The Antiques Roadshow' ; With Guest Commentaries By: Deric Blackler, Frank Fabry, Kathryn Kane, And Helen Webberley. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 118-120) And Index.