When folks lament that there are no replacement parts for their ancient press, there’s a reason. Fritz Klinke, owner of NA Graphics and the Vandercook archives, sent me this jpeg showing a Vandercook Engineering Change Order for the 325 series. “This particular change order is about nine pages long, and includes other models. I just grabbed that one and […]
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SP15 and other Printing Equipment for Sale
This equipment is owned by the distinguished printer Henry Morris of the Bird & Bull Press in Newtown, PA, USA. Henry has decided to sell his shop and has already sold his type collection, SP20, and his treasured Miehle Vertical. SOLD:He still has the SP15 he purchased new from Vandercook & Sons so it is […]
MoreA new must-read letterpress site
Dear Vanderfolk, add one more bookmark for your letterpress edification: Letterpress Commons. This is a comprehensive, user-created and user-edited, wiki-style website covering all aspects of letterpress practice. Registered users are free to add or modify existing articles, and suggest new topics. All contributions are moderated by an editor with the goal of only publishing objective and substantive material. Some […]
MoreR.O.’s big bike ride
On her website historian Erin F.H. Hughes summarizes R.O. Vandercook’s 1892 bicycle ride through Yellowstone National Park in Vandercook’s High Wheeling Trip West.
MoreGlossary Expanded
Just a note to let readers know that new terms have been added to the Glossary—actually doubling it. Corrections and suggestions are welcome by commenting on this post or privately via the Contact Form.
MoreDid you miss us?
Vanderblog was disabled for a couple of days by an unknown technical anomaly. My host, Godaddy, doesn’t have an explanation yet, but was able to restore everything and clean out unnecessary overhead that was slowing down the site. Hopefully, you will notice faster response times and more improvements are coming soon. I also want to […]
MoreSmall Business Saturday
In solidarity with Small Business Saturday (November 24), I am offering a $10 off discount on my book Vandercook Presses through Saturday. Order now.
MoreBowne & Co. Recovers from Hurricane Sandy
The historic 19th-century printing museum at Manhattan’s South Street Seaport sustained floodwater damage caused by the late October superstorm. Since then, museum staff and volunteers have made progress to restore the collections. See their effort in this YouTube video:
MoreVandercook & Company Engravers
Revised. Author and printing historian Stephen O. Saxe sent me this advertisement he found in the June 1890 (and following) issues of The Printers’ Album, the house publication of Schniedewend & Lee, a printing equipment manufacturer in Chicago.* Vandercook & Company was operated by H.R. Vandercook and F.N. Tucker, circa 1880-1910. It was a separate business from […]
MoreNew Troubleshooting Page
I’ve posted a new troubleshooting page tabulating common presswork problems. Check it out and let me know what needs correcting and what should be added.
MoreNew press “Value” page added
I’ve created a new—and perhaps overdue—page offering guidance on press value. Note that I am not providing price ranges. While I do some brokering of presses and keep my ear to the ground, I don’t have the time or inclination to tabulate sales and continually update this page. Buyers and seller are best served by doing […]
MoreMaintenance Book Reprinted
My book Vandercook Presses: Maintenance, History and Resources has been reprinted and is available for immediate shipping. Order Info.
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