Martyn Downer is a leading specialist in historic jewels, artefacts, and objects—particularly those connected to Admiral Lord Nelson and the Royal Navy.
I’ve designed a number of catalogues for Martyn, each carefully produced to ensure accuracy, consistency, and exceptional colour reproduction.
This catalogue, Nelson–In His Own Words, was created for a landmark exhibition at the National Museum of the Royal Navy. It showcases a rare collection of Nelson’s personal letters—written during turbulent years at the height of his fame, from the aftermath of the Battle of the Nile to the days leading up to Trafalgar. The design honours the intimacy and gravity of the material, offering clarity and presence without distraction.
