George Baxter (1804 - 1867) is regarded as the "Inventor" of colour printing. The Baxter process, which he patented in 1835, involved an initial metal keyplate and up to 20 wood or metal blocks to apply each individual colour, and all this on hand presses! What stood out about George Baxter was the overall quality he endeavoured to achieve. He only used the best quality paper and mixed all his own oil inks. To gain perfect registration, alignment of all the blocks, was an art in itself. Each colour or layer of oil ink was built up to achieve what was a miniature oil painting, art for the masses. Apart from the sale of 'Oil Pictures' his prints were used to illustrate books, his 'Cabinet of Paintings' was the first to be published in full colour, as well as music sheets, needleboxes, boxes for handkerchiefs, playing cards etc.

Georgebaxter.com specialises in work by this well-known and highly collectable printer and prints by his process. As well as offering many prints for sale we also purchase unwanted items and are pleased to offer advice and valuations. We also welcome comment and emails from Baxter collectors and enthusiast around the world.

Click HERE to see a sample of the many prints and books we have FOR SALE - Many more be added over the coming weeks, let me know what you are looking for

The image above shows George Baxter at his stand at the Great Exhibition in 1851. The image to the right is a very rare 'Card Basket' made circa 1850's using Baxters prints

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