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Hi Subscriber, Welcome to the latest Newsletter. There's plenty to tell you about today. Doug Wilson has been in touch and is looking for Australian Linotype info, please help if you can. The Linotype Model 14 in the eBay Highlights section will be given away if no buyer can be found, and don't forget to have a go at this week's Printle!

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Appeal for Australian Linotype Info

Linotype Chat • February 03 • Dave Hughes

Doug Wilson, of "Linotype: The Film" fame, is currently researching the history of the Linotype in Australia and would appreciate some assistance fro...

Re: Saint Bride

General Chat • January 30 • printsmurf

Saint Bride also gives her name to the Saint Bride Foundation. Established in 1891 with a clear social and...

Re: Linotype Machine to be scrapped model 31 with a Star quadder

Linotype Chat • January 31 • Gis izurieta

I would like to know if the machine was scrapped. If not, could this be purchased. Thank you. My phone is 610 762 3120

Re: Linotype Machine to be scrapped model 31 with a Star quadder

Linotype Chat • February 01 • Dave Hughes

Good news for this machine. According to the Briar Press website, the machine has been saved and will soon be on display in Winnipeg.

Re: A-code lino mats

Linotype Chat • February 03 • Maarten Renckens

I came across this page while searching for information. If anybody has the same question as axtzallas, an extensive list of matrices identifiers can be found here:

Re: Trade cards, Cigarette cards, Stickers etc

General Chat • February 04 • printsmurf

The book of English Trades and Library of the useful arts : with eighty-six wood-cuts. First published in 1804, this illustration of a Book-Binder dates from the 1827 publication.