English: Title page of the Historical account of the substances which have been used to describe events, and to convey ideas, from the earliest date, to the invention of paper, by Matthias Koops, 1801, the first book printed on paper made from wood shavings. This image is from the 2nd edition, printed on straw, 1802.
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