—•m— — When paper was first made different water-marks were used for different sizes of paper. In those days the court jester, or fool, was a familar figure, and his head and cap were used to mark the ! paper which, later, became known as I foolscap.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 169, 18 July 1936, Page 12
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45Untitled Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 169, 18 July 1936, Page 12
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