Couronne édition

With dimensions of 370mm x 470mm, the Couronne édition format has a surface area of 173,900 sq mm or 0.1739 sq meters. Translating to "publisher's crown", Couronne édition's name derives from watermarks used by early French printers and bookbinders to brand this size parchment. The association denotes its longtime use in book publishing, magazines, newspapers, catalogues, pamphlets, brochures, leaflets, and various printed communications. Although standardized global formats now prevail, Couronne édition still maintains niche specialty status today - particularly for book signatures, literary journals, bulletins, manuals, guides, and bespoke publications wanting a traditional gallic style. Its dimensions bridge small-scale personalized projects with larger print material formats. So while scarcely used in high volume production now, Couronne édition remains a nostalgic reminder of former French printcraft when publications had more individual care and identity via distinct artisan paper sizes. The engraved crown watermark persists through preservation by collectors of old books, documents, and stationery keeping printing history alive.