William E. Rudge's Sons, Inc takes pleasure in announcing the acquisition of all rights to THE PRINTING HOUSE OF WILLIAM EDWIN RUDGE including type, plates, records, fine books, and the trademark of the house
William E. Rudge's Sons, 1936. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Item #281802
Folder with embossed trademark of house on front cover, 10.5 x 15.25 inches, enclosing folded sheet creating 4 leaves detailing the business history of William E. Rudge's Sons, Inc., beginning in 1932, expanding in 1934, and now, in 1936, purchasing the Printing House of William Edwin Rudge. First edition (first printing). Very good in wrappers (paperback), sewn. Tanning to folder covers with edge and corner wear. WITH folded sheet, 10 x 13 inches, with hand-drawn cartoon on front by Raymond Lucero (?) of man with extended arms linking a smiling figure on right labelled 'print' with a crying figure on left with Rudge trademark insignia. Inside recto leaf is signed in pencil by 25 employees and by Fred Rudge, one of the founders of the firm. Unique item of printing history.
Price: $60.00