Letterpress

I am really excited with our delivery of letter press printed cards from HAMMERPRESS.

They are all printed on recycled stock and are exclusive to Crane Brothers.

Letterpress work is crisper than offset lithographic printing because of its impression into the paper. This gives greater visual definition to the type and artwork.

Letterpress publishing has recently undergone a revival in the USA, Canada, and the UK, under the general banner of the 'Small Press Movement'.

We are pleased to have such fine examples of this work in the store.

Prices start at $5.00 for Gift Cards.

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