India paper

noun

1. a fine, thin, opaque paper made in Asia, used chiefly in the production of thin-paper editions and for impressions of engravings.
2. Bible paper.

India paper

noun

1. a thin soft opaque printing paper made in the Orient
2. another name (not in technical usage) for Bible paper

Word History and Origins

Origin of India paper¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

These engravings were also published as proofs on india-paper, 4to, price one shilling each portrait.

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Price two guineas the set, proofs on india-paper (before letters), three guineas.

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Only fifty sets printed, a few of which were coloured by the artist, also proofs on india-paper, in portfolio.

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Only fifty sets printed, a few of which were coloured by the artist; also proofs on india-paper, in portfolio.

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Some such little India-paper classic it is my habit to carry each winter.

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