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Doves Press

Doves Press was an influential British printing company founded in 1900, renowned for its high-quality traditional craftsmanship and beautiful, classical typography. Based in London, it specialized in producing finely printed books, often using handmade paper and initially employing the elegant Caslon typeface. The press aimed to revive and preserve the art of fine printing, emphasizing clarity, beauty, and permanence. Its most famous work is a carefully crafted edition of the Bible published in 1902. Today, Doves Press is celebrated by collectors and historians as a symbol of the Arts and Crafts movement’s dedication to craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence in printing.