This collection contains a comprehensive coverage of New Zealand fine printing. Noel Waite's Book & Print in New Zealand (1997) includes a good summary of private printing activity in New Zealand.
Read Book & Print in New Zealand online - NZETC website
The collection also contains a wide international range of private presses from the late 19th century to the present day. This includes a complete set of Kelmscott and Doves Press publications, and a representative selection of other influential presses such as Golden Cockerel, Nonesuch, and Gregynog (UK), Grabhorn (USA), Cuala (Eire), and Brandywine and Brindabella (Australia).
Ephemeral items, prospectuses, small broadsides, and invitations produced by a broad range of private presses and book artists are also held in this collection.
Access items in this collection
This collection is currently unavailable, and can be accessed again at Molesworth Street from August 6, 2012.
Most items in the collection are listed on the National Library Catalogue.
Contact details, and information about accessing, borrowing, and making copies from this Collection
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Third press mark of the Eragny Press. Woodcut designed and engraved by Lucien Pissarro. Choix de sonnets, by P. de Ronsard (1902). Fine Printing Collection, Rare Books and Fine Printing Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library.
