Tonernews.com, June 16, 2026. USA
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A legendary printing typeface lost for more than a century has been used to print a book for the first time since its dramatic recovery from the River Thames. Known as Doves Type, the iconic metal type was originally created for the renowned Doves Press in the early 1900s before being deliberately thrown into the Thames during a dispute between the press’s founders. After lying buried in mud for over 100 years, pieces of the historic type were recovered and recently used by the University of York’s Thin Ice Press to produce a new poetry book. The achievement marks a significant moment in printing history, bringing one of the world’s most famous lost typefaces back into practical use and highlighting the enduring value of traditional letterpress printing, typography preservation, and cultural heritage restoration.
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