Bible paper (rag papers)

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Scope note
A thin, tough, opaque paper made in imitation of India paper, but made of rags and hemp, and first manufactured by Oxford University Press in the late 19th century. It was used chiefly for the printing of Bibles and reference books.
Bible paper
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024