[Augsburg, probably J. C. Munck, ca. 1780]. A large, oblong folio sheet of orange/terracotta painted wove paper, printed in gilt. (35.0 x 43.0 cm; printed area 30.6 x 35.6 cm, i.e., with ample margins) Loose, as issued.

A unique, finely printed and exceptionally well-preserved sheet of embossed brocade paper, known in German as Brokatpapier, or Goldfirnishdruck (after the printing method). It is a special type of Buntpapier (German), or papier dominoté (French). It was probably meant as endpapers for folio-sized books, and show a pattern of flowers and leaves, including tulips, carnations, four-leaved clover, etc. This is almost certainly the work of the Augsburger printer Johann Carl Munck (1750-1794), known for his prints with floral patterns. The name of his firm, however, is not included - it may be a proof print. The edges are uncut, as issued, resulting in very wide margins. A weak, vertical fold, as usual; otherwise, fine, the printing very fresh and strong.