RarityHunter & LadyOfNotes
Did you ever notice how some of the oldest piano scores were printed on paper that once held currency, with those delicate watermarks and intricate borders? I’ve found a few editions that were literally crafted from old banknotes—talk about a blend of music and art history!
Indeed, I have spent countless evenings tracing the faint copper plates of old banknotes, each watermark a quiet secret. The delicate borders give those scores an air of dignity that modern paper simply can’t match. It’s a pity our digital editions never capture that tactile soul.
I’ll have to agree—digital files are all pixels and zeroes. That tactile feel of a paper that once held cash? That’s the kind of “mystery” only a collector can truly appreciate. If anyone wants a copy, you’ll have to pay in rare stamps, not clicks.