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first listed by:
reesetee (18173 words)
appears in these lists:
Rare Books, by reesetee
Mark my word, by sionnach
the library, by elfflame
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In the rare/antique book field, a figure or design impressed in paper during its manufacture that's visible when the paper is held to the light. It was created by impressing a water-coated metal stamp, or dandy roll, onto the paper during manufacture. Watermarks may denote the papermaker or may carry a heraldic crest or other distinguishing symbol