Tuesday 1 September 2015

Steam Train Letterpress Print. Flee, all is discovered!

I have been printing a lovely steam train print block.


It was originally a book illustration, from 'South Eastern & Chatham Railway' by O. S. Nock.
I printed the image (which is an electro copper half tone block) on my old proofing press. And I like the rather grainy quality it gave me.

I added the text, using 12 point Times lead letters. I tried lots of different phrases, but this is the one that seemed best!

It felt really good to give this fine old block a new, if rather eccentric use.
The mounted print is in my Etsy shop, and I hope it flees to a new steam-loving home!
http://etsy.me/1XaryAa

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