Which of the following describes vellum in the context of the print culture?

A type of cheap paper

A material for luxury manuscripts

A method of printing

A type of ink

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B. A material for luxury manuscripts

Vellum is a fine parchment made from animal skins, traditionally used for luxury manuscripts before the rise of cheaper printed alternatives.

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