Item Specifics

Brand: ILFORD

Type: Black & White Photographic Paper

Model: Multigrade IV FB (Fiber Base)

Paper Size: 8x10 in (20.3×25.4cm)

Finish: Glossy (1K)

Sheet Count: 25 Sheets

Condition: New - Factory Sealed / New Old Stock (NOS)

Manufacturing Date: July 2019 (Batch 79D701C47)

Item Description

Professional Grade Exhibition Paper – Factory Sealed

Up for sale is a rare, factory-sealed box of Ilford Multigrade IV FB (Fiber-Based) photographic paper. This is the classic "IV" emulsion, highly sought after by darkroom enthusiasts for its silver-rich tonal range and superior response to toning compared to newer versions.

Condition & Provenance:

Factory Sealed: The original Ilford pull-tab and seals are 100% intact. This paper has never been opened or exposed to light.

Batch Number: 79D701C47. According to Ilford’s manufacturing cycles, this batch was produced in July 2019.

Storage: This box has been stored in a cool, dry, and dark environment to preserve the emulsion's sensitivity and contrast.

Quality: Fiber-base (FB) paper is significantly more archival and robust than Resin-Coated (RC) paper, making it the industry standard for gallery and museum prints.

Technical Specifications:

Weight: Double-weight (255g/m2) for a premium, handcrafted feel.

Contrast: Variable contrast; delivers seven full grades of contrast (0–5) when used with Multigrade filters.

Surface: 1K Glossy finish for maximum "D-Max" (deepest possible blacks) and sharp detail.

Safelight: Requires standard darkroom safelight handling (ILFORD 902, Kodak OC, or Red).

⚠️ Note to Buyers:

As this is "New Old Stock," I cannot personally guarantee the exact level of base fog, though sealed fiber-based paper from this era typically performs exceptionally well. It is perfect for high-end traditional printing or specialized techniques like Lith Printing.