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1116:
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Chinese sew pages to make stitched books.
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1140:
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In Egypt, cloth is stripped from mummies to make paper.
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1147:
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Crusader taken prisoner returns with paper making art, according
to a legend.
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1190:
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Chinese Calligraphy,
A Seven Word Poem,
Yeh-lu Ch'u-ts'ai
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1200:
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European monasteries communicate by letter system.
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1200:
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University of Paris starts messenger service.
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1241:
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In Korea, metal type.
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1250:
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Mayan Codex
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1282:
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In Italy, watermarks are added to paper.
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1298:
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Marco Polo describes use of paper money in China.
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1300:
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Wooden type found in central Asia.
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1305:
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Taxis family begins private postal service in Europe.
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1309:
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Paper is used in England.
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1392:
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Koreans have a type foundry to produce bronze characters.
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