C B Merwin Sample Paper Sheet 1890s Amherst College New York City Extra Laid
It advertises “Extra Laid Folio Note, 6 lbs.,” a high-quality writing paper known for its ribbed texture, a hallmark of premium stationery from this period. Notably, the specification of “480 full or 960 half sheets to the ream” reflects a trade-specific standard for folio note paper, differing from the modern ream count of 500 sheets.