Monthly Archives: November 2008

A chance encounter with the wood engraving of Reynolds Stone

November 15, 2008 – 8:59 pm

Yesterday we had our chimney swept and our friendly sweep, knowing that I am an ‘old-time printer’, brought along a box of assorted printing blocks for me to look at. Along with the ubiquitous halftones, military shields and farm animals, one block caught my eye as I recognised it to be an original wood engraving. […]

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Letterpress Christmas card range 2008

November 4, 2008 – 5:02 pm

The gas lamps in the Typoretum have been burning late into the night, over recent weeks, but we are now delighted to introduce the fruits of our labour: a suitably festive selection of letterpress cards. All of these cards are now available for purchase via our website at www.typoretum.co.uk/christmas.html and a brief rationale for each […]

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