China paper
A soft, very thin WATERLEAF (1) paper,
produced in China, and elsewhere, from bamboo
fibers. It has a pale yellow color and a very fine
texture. The usual sheet size is 57 by 27 inches.
Is is used for proofs of woodcuts, for woodcuts to
he mounted on a stronger paper, and, now and then,
for superior editions of books. It is also called
"Chinese paper," or "Indian proof paper." (17 , 69 )
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