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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