On the Record Broadsheet — Limited Edition Letterpress Broadsheet on the Pollen History of Dartmoor (Edition of 70)
This A4 letterpress broadsheet traces ten thousand years of Dartmoor's ecological history, drawn from the microscopic pollen records preserved beneath its soils and lake beds. On the Record gathers four short passages — Retrieving the Record, The Early Years, and Closing Time — that follow the science of paleoecology from laboratory core sample to landscape-scale story, charting the arrival of birch and pine after the glaciers, the rise and fall of oak and hazel woodland, the spread of alder into waterlogged soils, and the eventual loss of the high moor's tree cover through fire, human use, and the felling work of medieval tinners.
A broadsheet is a single large sheet printed on one side, traditionally used for proclamations, news, and educational texts — a fitting format for a piece that compresses millennia of environmental change into one readable page. Hand-set in metal type and printed on our 1910 vintage treadle press by Princetown Press in 2026, each sheet carries the subtle impression and tactile depth that only true letterpress printing can produce.
This is a strictly limited edition of only 70 copies, making it a collectible piece for those who value fine press editions and the small-batch craft of traditional printing. Printed single-sided and ready for framing, it works as a standalone reference print or as a thoughtful companion to other broadsheets and prints in the Dartmoor collection.
The Perfect Gift For
- Lovers of Dartmoor, Devon, and the West Country — anyone drawn to the deep history of moorland landscapes and the forces that shaped them
- Naturalists, ecologists, and environmental scientists — particularly those with an interest in paleoecology, pollen analysis, palynology, Holocene climate history, or rewilding
- Archaeology and prehistory enthusiasts — readers fascinated by the Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze Age peoples who reshaped the British uplands
- Bibliophiles and print collectors — letterpress devotees, printmakers, and collectors of fine press editions who appreciate hand-set metal type, treadle-press printing, and strictly limited runs
- Anyone with a shelf full of nature writing, landscape history, or deep-time science books waiting for a framed companion on the wall
Ideal for these occasions:
- Housewarmings, especially for someone moving to the moors or the countryside
- Graduations in ecology, archaeology, geography, or earth sciences
- Retirement gifts for academics, scientists, or rangers
- Birthdays and thank-you gifts for the friend whose bookshelf is half Robert Macfarlane and Kathleen Jamie.
All of our papers are recycled, and British where possible. We can provide you specific details on certifications each paper has, and the mill where they were made.
All of our papers are recycled, and British where possible. We can provide you specific details on certifications each paper has, and the mill where they were made.
- Delivery costs will be calculated at the checkout
- Free UK delivery on all orders over £30
- You can return your order for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of purchase
- Delivery costs will be calculated at the checkout
- Free UK delivery on all orders over £30
- You can return your order for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of purchase
This A4 letterpress broadsheet traces ten thousand years of Dartmoor's ecological history, drawn from the microscopic pollen records preserved beneath its soils and lake beds. On the Record gathers four short passages — Retrieving the Record, The Early Years, and Closing Time — that follow the science of paleoecology from laboratory core sample to landscape-scale story, charting the arrival of birch and pine after the glaciers, the rise and fall of oak and hazel woodland, the spread of alder into waterlogged soils, and the eventual loss of the high moor's tree cover through fire, human use, and the felling work of medieval tinners.
A broadsheet is a single large sheet printed on one side, traditionally used for proclamations, news, and educational texts — a fitting format for a piece that compresses millennia of environmental change into one readable page. Hand-set in metal type and printed on our 1910 vintage treadle press by Princetown Press in 2026, each sheet carries the subtle impression and tactile depth that only true letterpress printing can produce.
This is a strictly limited edition of only 70 copies, making it a collectible piece for those who value fine press editions and the small-batch craft of traditional printing. Printed single-sided and ready for framing, it works as a standalone reference print or as a thoughtful companion to other broadsheets and prints in the Dartmoor collection.
The Perfect Gift For
- Lovers of Dartmoor, Devon, and the West Country — anyone drawn to the deep history of moorland landscapes and the forces that shaped them
- Naturalists, ecologists, and environmental scientists — particularly those with an interest in paleoecology, pollen analysis, palynology, Holocene climate history, or rewilding
- Archaeology and prehistory enthusiasts — readers fascinated by the Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze Age peoples who reshaped the British uplands
- Bibliophiles and print collectors — letterpress devotees, printmakers, and collectors of fine press editions who appreciate hand-set metal type, treadle-press printing, and strictly limited runs
- Anyone with a shelf full of nature writing, landscape history, or deep-time science books waiting for a framed companion on the wall
Ideal for these occasions:
- Housewarmings, especially for someone moving to the moors or the countryside
- Graduations in ecology, archaeology, geography, or earth sciences
- Retirement gifts for academics, scientists, or rangers
- Birthdays and thank-you gifts for the friend whose bookshelf is half Robert Macfarlane and Kathleen Jamie.
All of our papers are recycled, and British where possible. We can provide you specific details on certifications each paper has, and the mill where they were made.
All of our papers are recycled, and British where possible. We can provide you specific details on certifications each paper has, and the mill where they were made.
- Delivery costs will be calculated at the checkout
- Free UK delivery on all orders over £30
- You can return your order for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of purchase
- Delivery costs will be calculated at the checkout
- Free UK delivery on all orders over £30
- You can return your order for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of purchase