*PAPER, *CHEESE equipment, *BOOK industry, *THEFT, *PRINTERS (Persons), *BOOKSELLERS & bookselling, *PAPER prices, *EIGHTEENTH century, *HISTORY, *HISTORY of the book industry, HISTORY of London, England -- 18th century
Abstract
An essay is presented which discusses the relationship between the theft of paper, the use of paper as a food wrapper for cheese and London, England's book industry from 1750 through 1799. An overview of the theft of paper from London printers and booksellers and its sale to cheese shops is provided.