Peter’s Press

Limited edition of 10
Legion 100% rag paper, 300 gsm
11 by 15 inches (28 by 38 cm)
Shipped flat by Canada Post

This print was lovingly carved and printed over many hours, with the first of the edition of 10 giving to Peter for his birthday.

In the "reduction" method of producing lino block prints the block is carved, a light layer of ink printed, more carving is done, and a darker layer printed, and so on until the last layer. There are five layers of ink making up this print, from white to silver to blue to dense black.

The press depicted is our Golding Jobber No. 8 letterpress. It's 110 years old, and still runs like a top (we use it every week, and, indeed, it printed the description on the print itself!).

Available as a limited edition, or as an artist's proof. Artist's proofs have variations in inking, or other minor flaws.

Here's a blog post that Peter wrote with his reflections on the gift.