Cute Young Blonde Girl Reading A Book On The Old Couch

• Books are sometimes used for their exterior appearance to decorate a room, such as a study.
Paper and conservation issues
Though papermaking in Europe had begun around the 11th century, up until the beginning of 16th century vellum and paper were produced congruent to one another, vellum being the more expensive and durable option. Printers or publishers would often issue the same publication on both materials, to cater to more than one market.