A year ago today I took delivery of a Vandercook No 4 proofing press that had been sitting in a warehouse in Tulsa for twenty years. It was a gamble, but besides a sheared taper pin on the gripper pedal, it was mechanically sound. Today it prints every day, and the grime is slowly wearing off.
But, even better, this press was built in 1948, which means this year is its Diamond Jubilee! I printed some celebratory cards for the occasion, available if you sign up for the mailing list or shoot me an email.
Some pics from last year, this year, and the birthday cards!
But, even better, this press was built in 1948, which means this year is its Diamond Jubilee! I printed some celebratory cards for the occasion, available if you sign up for the mailing list or shoot me an email.
Some pics from last year, this year, and the birthday cards!
