Gwasg Gregynog: A Descriptive Catalogue of Printing at Gregynog 1970-1990

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Gwasg Gregynog: A Descriptive Catalogue of Printing at Gregynog 1970-1990

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Gwasg Gregynog: A Descriptive Catalogue of Printing at Gregynog 1970-1990, Compiled by David Esslemont and Glyn Tegai Hughes — 1st Edition

Publication: Newtown, Powys, Gwasg Gregynog, 1990

Formatting: 4to, pp. xii, 74, [2].

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume remains tightly bound and completely square, with the spine free of any creasing, rolling, or fading. The grey paper wrappers are notably clean and bright, exhibiting only the most trivial touches of rubbing to the extremities and a minuscule bump to the head of the spine. Internally, the pages are uniformly crisp, unblemished, and entirely free from foxing, ensuring the typography and delicate tipped-in illustrations retain their original vibrancy. A highly attractive and well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a limited edition, one of 900 total copies printed, with this copy being one of the 755 standard copies bound in stiff card covers and wrapped in a printed grey paper dust wrapper with French flaps.

The catalogue provides an essential bibliography of the press's output over a twenty-year period, covering books, booklets, and over one hundred items of ephemera. The entries include meticulous details on edition sizes, typefaces, presses used, papers, bindings, and prices.

The work is lavishly illustrated with forty-one examples taken directly from the press's publications, including striking wood engravings by prominent artists such as Sarah van Niekerk, Peter Reddick, and Christopher Wormell. The inclusion of several tipped-in specimens further elevates the volume, serving not merely as a reference work but as a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the Gregynog Press.

Despite the limitation, standard wrapper-bound copies appear with moderate frequency on the open market, making it an accessible yet vital addition for collectors of modern British private press and typography.

An indispensable reference for enthusiasts of fine press printing, this meticulously compiled catalogue celebrates two decades of remarkable craftsmanship at Gwasg Gregynog. Beyond a simple bibliography, it offers a visually striking journey through the press's history, illuminated by insightful notes and a wealth of intricate wood engravings, linocuts, and tipped-in specimens from leading artists and designers of the period.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: David Esslemont and Glyn Tegai Hughes

Book Publisher: Gwasg Gregynog

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 88

Book Publication Year: 1990

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: Sarah van Niekerk, Peter Reddick, George Tute, Colin Paynton, Christopher Wormell, et al.

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Newtown, Powys, United Kingdom

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