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An essential reference for collectors, printers, and bibliophiles, Roderick Cave’s The Private Press chronicles the history and artistry of private press printing from the Renaissance through the 20th century. With over 360 pages and 150+ illustrations, Cave surveys the major players—Kelmscott, Doves, Ashendene—and introduces lesser-known but equally influential presses across Britain, Europe, and North America. A definitive study in fine printing, design, and the impulse to publish independently.
Published in 1971 by Watson-Guptill (from the original UK edition by Faber & Faber), this U.S. first edition features vivid reproductions of presswork, portraits, and printshop interiors, including a striking photograph of Elizabeth Yeats at the Cuala Press. It remains a vital sourcebook for anyone interested in the aesthetics and ideology of private press publishing.
A cornerstone title in the field of book arts—whether you’re a printer, designer, or collector, this copy of The Private Press brings history to your hands at a practical price.
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