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Amalfi’s connection with papermaking dates back to the 12th century, when the first mills were set up to supply the republic’s small army of bureaucrats. Although little paper is made here now, you can still buy it and the quality is high. This attractive shop sells a range of products, including beautiful writing paper, leather-bound notebooks and photo albums.


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