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Cheese, Stolen Paper, and the London Book Trade, 1750-99.

Authors :
Noblett, William
Source :
Eighteenth-Century Life. Fall2014, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p100-110. 11p.
Publication Year :
2014

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00982601
Volume :
38
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Eighteenth-Century Life
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
98126346
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1215/000982601-2773987