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All of Karli Frigge's Sample Books
The marbled paper factory of Karli Frigge started in 1963. By about 1979 the volume of trade was so great that it was necessary to send out the first sample card. That practice has now stopped; the last card was from 2000. The present book contains all 22 of the sample cards that she produced over the years. The volume contains an introduction by Dr. Sidney Berger, a paper historian and collector.
'The sample cards were returned to me by bookbinders, picture framers, box makers, schoolteachers and daydreamers. To retrieve some of the cards, I had to trade some sheets of marbled paper, for some I had to pay good money, and some cards were acquired with sheer black magic.'
Therefore, there are a few copies only.
'The cards were meticulously composed, and are indeed fine historical artifacts in themselves, documenting the amazing range of work of one of the world's great marblers. It is a rare opportunity - and a great treat - to see what is essentially a complete review of her entire oeuvre. The book measures 44 x 22 cm (17 x 8 inches)oblong. It contains 349 original marbled samples; 310 samples of 7 1,2 x 1 3,8 inches and 39 samples of 7 1,2 x 3 inches. It is bound by Karli herself in marbled cloth, with a leather spine and laced leather thongs. The calligraphed title on the cover is done by hand.'
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