Original Crown Mill Cotton A5 Correspondence Box

The rich heritage of Crown Mill traces back to the Renaissance era. In 1478, Emperor Maximilian granted permission to the monks of La Hulpe Monastery in Belgium to erect a mill alongside the Argentine River. Centuries later, under the decree of King Charles II, this water mill evolved into the Royal Mill, dedicated to crafting fine writing paper.

In 1870 marked the arrival of Original Crown mill founder, Frdric Pelletier. Recognizing the need for high-quality writing paper and envelopes, Frdric established a factory in Brussels, drawing inspiration from the Royal Mill’s heritage.

This luxurious letterwriting set contains 100 sheets with 50 matching, white-paper lined envelopes. Sheets are traditional half-letter size (A5, 5.75×8.5 inches) and are made of pure cotton, a natural off-white cotton stationery in a velvety soft, woven finish.