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Bible Paper

From Jacci Bear's Desktop Publishing Glossary, for About.com

Definition: A thin, lightweight, opaque printing paper with a basic size of 25" x 38", bible paper is generally made from 25% cotton and linen rags or flax in combination with chemical wood pulp. Bible paper typically has a long life. Bible paper is a premium grade of book paper. The name of bible paper comes from it being the type of paper commonly used for Bibles.
Pronunciation: [BAHY-buhl PEY-per]
Also Known As: india paper | india bible paper | premium book paper
Examples:
Typical uses for Bible paper, in addition to Bibles: prayer books, hymnals, dictionaries, encyclopedias, insurance rate books or other deluxe guides, and multi-fold package inserts.
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