Boston College collection of Christopher Skelton fine printing

Collection

Identifier: BC-2021-046

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1981-1990

Scope and Contents

Materials printed by Christopher Skelton at Skelton's Press and September Press, including cards, letterhead, newsletters, and pamphlets.

Creator

Skelton, Christopher (1925-1992) (Person)

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Restrictions on use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Biographical note

Christopher Skelton (1925-1992) 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, Rene Hague. His first fine printing venture was Skelton’s Press, which he ran from 1968 until 1984. Skelton’s Press continued to print commercially after Christopher Skelton sold it. Skelton and Alan Bultitude established September Press in 1984 to continue fine printing. In 1989, Skelton relinquished ownership of September Press to Bultitude and retired to South Wales. 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).

Sources:

"Christopher Skelton." Times, 8 Feb. 1992, p. 13. The Times Digital Archive, link.gale.com/apps/doc/IF0501925605/TTDA. Accessed 13 Mar. 2024.

Press archives of Christopher Skelton, [ca. 1967-1988]. University of Reading Special Collections Services. GB 6 RUL MS 4628'. http://archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/data/gb6-rulms4628. Accessed March 13, 2024.

September Press brochure, 1984, Box 2, Folder 11, Boston College collection of Christopher Skelton fine printing, BC.2021.046, John J. Burns Library, Boston College.

Extent

7 Linear Feet (6 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

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

Arrangement

Arranged in two series: I. Skelton's Press; and II. September Press.

Files within series arranged alphabetically.

Provenance

Because the current accessioning system was not used until January 1986, it is not possible to know exactly the dates of acquisition of materials received before that time. It is likely that the majority of these materials were collected by Thomas F. O'Connell, University Librarian.

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Press archives of Christopher Skelton, [ca. 1967-1988]. University of Reading Special Collections Services. GB 6 RUL MS 4628

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