Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books
A Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology

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atlas paper

A large size of drawing paper similar to map paper except that it is usually coated and made in a basis weight that is heavier so as to minimize SHOW THROUGH . Originally, the term referred to a paper suitable for printing maps and atlases; today, however, MAP PAPER is the more commonly used term. (17 )




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