This treasure (collection reference D3562) was nominated by our erstwhile Artist in Residence, Paula Moss. She writes:
John R Biggs (1909-1988) was a distinguished wood engraver, typographer, graphic designer and writer, born in Derby, who early in his career established a much admired private printing press. The archive, from which this book and printing blocks are taken, covers his life’s work – from his student days in Derby to the final years of his retirement from teaching – and is a wonderfully inspiring collection, a real treasure.
Derbyshire Record Office 