Doves Press
Also known as: Doves Roman · The Doves Press · Doves Press and Bindery
- 1The press was based in Hammersmith, London.
- 2It operated between 1900 and 1916.
- 3It is famous for the creation of the Doves Roman typeface.
- 4The press produced notable examples of 20th-century typography.
- 5The font is also known as the Doves Press Fount of Type.
The Doves Press was a private press based in Hammersmith, London.
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successor in the private press movement
Founded by T.J. Cobden-Sanderson and Emery Walker, this press continued the aesthetic principles and high standards established by the Kelmscott Press.
The Doves Press was a private printing house located in Hammersmith, London, that operated for nearly seventeen years, from 1900 to 1916. It is highly regarded for its significant contributions to 20th-century typography and its commitment to producing high-quality, aesthetically refined books.
Opening page of Genesis from the Doves BibleWikimedia Commons: File:Doves_Press_Bible.jpg A primary feature that distinguished the Doves Press was its unique, custom-designed typeface. Known variously as Doves Roman, the Doves Press Fount of Type, or simply Doves Type, this font became a hallmark of the press's output. The press focused on achieving a balance between clarity and beauty, influencing the standards of fine printing during the early 1900s.