Sometimes the paper was blackened with lampblack or lacquer to make the paper stronger and more resistant to damage by insects or humidity.
Le papier pouvait être noirci à l'aide de noir de fumée ou de laque afin de le rendre plus solide et résistant aux dommages causés par les insectes ou l'humidité.
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