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Skelton, Christopher (1925-1992)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1925 - 1992

Biographical note

Born in 1925, Christopher Skelton was a printer, typographer, and publisher based in Wellingborough, England. He was a nephew of Eric Gill, and was taught printing by Gill's son-in-law, Ren Hague. He owned Skelton's Press (1968-1984) and September Press (1984-1989). His two most substantial works were The engravings of Eric Gill (Skelton's Press 1983) and a facsimile of the Golden Cockerel Press’s Four Gospels (September Press, 1987). Skelton died in 1992.

Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Boston College collection of Christopher Skelton fine printing

 Collection
Identifier: BC-2021-046
Abstract

Materials printed by Christopher Skelton at Skelton's Press and September Press.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1981-1990