Author Archives: Randy

APHA “Out of Sorts” Prints

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Randy

Members of the Chesapeake Chapter of the American Printing History Association, which includes us, put together a collaborative packet of prints as a group activity to do together during Corona Virus lockdowns. Thanks to Lead Graffiti in Delaware for putting … Continue reading →

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International Printing Museum Tour

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Randy

While we’re closed, here’s a great printing museum to tour virtually. Part 1: Introduction to Printing Part 2: The Gutenberg Press Part 3: The Country Newspaper Shop

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Print Shop Closed

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Randy

We’ll post a notice when we’re open again. Follow us on twitter @ConestogaPress there are some great special letterpress postings online that I’ll try to relay. Take care and be well.

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Printing at the Pressed Plate

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Randy

On Saturday, February 22, 2020, we will be printing on site at the Pressed Plate at 52 East Main Street in Ephrata, PA. We are helping to celebrate their first anniversary by printing a special souvenir from 2 – 4 … Continue reading →

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Packed Shop for Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Randy

We had a good turnout for the cold and rainy day and at times the shop was full. It started with a full staff and all volunteers donning aprons and performing various tasks while talking to visitors. After Jeff solved … Continue reading →

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Christmas Open House

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Randy

The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley cordially invites you to “Christmas at the Mansion” on Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Visitors will be able to tour the grand Italianate mansion and learn about the Connell family, … Continue reading →

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Join Us at the Lancaster Printers Street Fair

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Randy

Saturday, September 21, 11:00 am …..to….. 4:00 pm

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1866 Complaint About Printers

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Randy

“”My book is delayed among the printers,” wrote Walt Whitman in a letter to his friend John Burroughs dated September 10, 1866. “It is a little over half done, & they promise it shall be done, or mainly so, this … Continue reading →

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Auroral 24 pt.

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Randy

We have a small 24 point font of this great shadow type. Ours is stamped Chicago Type Foundry, but their catalog, that of the Marder, Luse & Co., does not have it listed in copies I was able to find. … Continue reading →

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Broadgauge Ornate Type

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Randy

Sizes/Location: 12pt/D20 Designer: Hermann Ihlenburg Foundry: MacKellar Smiths & Jordan Year: 1868

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