About Smith&Press

Smith&Press is a unique publisher specializing in early printed books, focusing on works that are often rare, inaccessible, or prohibitively expensive for institutions and collectors. We approach each book through three complementary aspects to create distinctive editions for the world to enjoy.

1. Artistry of the Book: The visual and material qualities of early printed books are essential to the experience. We honor this by carefully reproducing the full spectrum of the book—from printing to binding—ensuring that each edition reflects the artistry of the original.
2. Accessible Reference Editions: We strive to make rare works affordable without compromising quality. Our small production runs of reference editions are hand-bound and printed on high-quality paper, producing collector-worthy books that are both beautiful and accessible to scholars and enthusiasts alike.
3. Interpretation & Translation: We collaborate with expert scholars to create English translations of early printed books, published separately from the facsimiles. These translations focus on the ideas and knowledge contained within the texts, making them readable and meaningful for modern audiences.

At Smith&Press, we carefully oversee the translation, digitization, and publication of our books to maintain the highest standards of quality while keeping costs reasonable. Many titles come from privately held collections and are difficult to find elsewhere.

By selling directly to readers, we avoid middlemen and distribution markups, keeping our works accessible. Our in-house inventory ensures each book is handled with the care it deserves. Even when we represent works from other sources, we maintain the same level of excellence.

When you purchase one of our publications through another seller, rest assured, it will ship directly from our facility, as we do not authorize any other vendor to stock our books.