One summer a few years ago, Simon Cutts (Coracle Press) sent me the below letterpress rendition together with this short note:

Helen

Thought you might like to put this on the blog.

– just a bit of type from Ugly Duckling

– but it might look good as a photograph.

Speak soon

Love

S.

Stefan and Franciszka Themerson founded Gaberbocchus Press in 1948 and during 31 years of publishing brought out over sixty titles.

This post coincides with an exhibition of their work at London Centre for Book Arts. The exhibition continues until Saturday 22 November 2025. Click here for full details of the exhibition Themerson and Themerson: Gaberbocchus Press 1948-1979. here