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