The American Type Founders Company was a combine of …

Aug 30, 2004 · R. Hoe & Co. bought Rust’s patent and manufactured over 6,000 of these presses between 1835 and 1902. Simpler and cheaper though slower than the increasingly sophisticated presses becoming available through the 19th century, these presses found a niche in small shops doing short runs, and for extra fine printing. ................
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