The Stationer"— E

VOL. IX.— 1^0. 1.

very. Thursday— $2.00 Per Annum

l^W^ TOEIC JAI^UART 6, 1881

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BOSTON NOTES.

[FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.]

BosTOK, January 3, 1881.

The holiday week, just passed, has offered no new or special features in the stationery trade. The sales of the past year have been, according to all reports, unprecedented, and the failures few. The record is briefly summed up in the fol- lowing statement: Booksellers, 2; paper nianu- facturere, 1 ; mucilage makers, 1 ; stationers, 3. The aggi'egate liabilities of the failures have been only inconsiderable. There was a book failure in the last week of the year, that of Wm. G. Colesworthy, Cornhill. Liabilities, $1,300. Stock sold to N. Little & Co. Pays thirty cents on the dollar.

The number of failures in Boston, of all kinds, in 1880, was 304. Aggi-egate habiUties, SS,169,- 378; aggregate assets, $1,465,848; average lia- bilities, S13,4ft4; average assets, .$5,394. Com- pared with the pi'evions year, the failures have been small.

A few changes in the book trade are announced. The Heliotyije Printing Company admitted Sam- uel D. Sargent and Ernest Edwards. James R. Osgood & Co., pubUshere, admit Thomas B. Ticknor in place of John H. Ammon, who re- tires. The future of this firm promises to be very brilliant, and with the accession of Mr. Ticknor the house is destined to become even more famous than did the old firm of J. K. Os- good years ago.

Among the art publishers I And that all of them, such has been the gi'eat demand for novel- ties in pasteboard and their great popularity, are already engaged in preparing new and unique designs for the next season. The popu- larity of Christmas cards, for instance, is dem- onstrated in the immense quantity that was sent through the post office here la.st week and delivered within the precincts of the city, the number reaching, so far as could be judged, soine fortj' thousand.

The principal establishments for the sale of art novelties have been pretty well exhausted of their assoi-tments. The same remark is also ap- plicable to all the popular or desirable lines of stationery.

Dealers express themselves as well satisfied with the profits of business for the year just past. The books have been balanced and every- thing seems to be lovely. It is obvious that no department of trade is in a more health}^ condi- tion than the stationers'. Their goods are a

prime necessity', and there are no ruinous prac- tices in the trade.

A flying vLsit among the dealers on New Year's day — for, be it remembered, that Boston has not been educated up to the ratio of keeping- New Year's — showed that stocks are in fair volume for the season. Not imtil tlie next sea- son's trade, in the spring, will there be much of a movement, but only in an ordinary sort of way, such as is usually the case at this season of the j'ear.

In mj' next letter I will endeavor to give you the ideas of the leading dealers respecting busi- ness, as it may appear to them, for the near fu- ture, bearing in mind the speculation in the leading money centres of the past six months, and how it may affect trade, if at all, in the next six months. It is safe to say, however, that a conservative feeling will prevail.

The holiday season has naturally brought East not a few gentlemen from the West engaged in the stationery trade on a visit to friends. Sev- eral of such expressed the opinion that business with them would be as good in 1881 as it has been in 1880.

The death of George Mudge, for many years connected with the well known paper firm of Rice, Kendall & Co., will be regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He went into the concern as an errand boy, and when he died he was its chief salesman and an important adviser. L.

PHILADELPHIA NOTES.

[FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.]

Philadelphia, Pa., Januaiy 4, 1881.

Retail trade in our city is very active, and ex- ceeds the most ambitious hopes. Fancy articles during the holidays sold with the most brilliant results, and Christmas and New Year cards were disposed of in much greater quantities than in preceding years. The stationer}' trade in staple articles is iimning smoothly and very satisfac- torily. In one word, we are having an excel- lent business season, and although this was ex- pected it is not the less welcome.

I ought to be able to tell you something of what the manufacturers are doing in anticipa- tion of the spring season, but they are all still so busj' with the winter trade that they have no time to work up new goods.

C. F. Rumpp and Lang-f eld. Turner & Andi'ews, who are so well kiio\vn for the manufacture of leather goods, are all in the same boat, for they are working all of the hands they can put on to complete their back ordere. It will certainly be a month yet before they can see the day, and

perhaps not then, when they will be able to du'ect their attention to the spring business.

A. M. CoUins, Son & Co, have still as much to do as if they were at the beginning of the season. Their glazed cards are selling so prodigiously that they are crowded to supply the demand for them.

Janentzky & Co. are doing a very brisk trade in artists' materials. Their standard rubber and eraser, double and single wedge shape, has had a very great success. This rubber is greatly pre- ferred on account of its excellent quaUty. They have just put on the market a new article which they alone have the right to manufacture. It is the decorator's easel, which is indispensable for all persons who paint on china, pottery, &c. It is nicely made of japanned iron with brass attachments and adjustable hand rest, and per- mits articles for decoration to be placed at any angle at the option of the artist. The iron easel is firmly screwed in an iron base on a polished walnut table, and the hand rest is hinged to the latter. Any possibility of injury to the tint is avoided, and painting can be done with more safety and accuracy. Cups, saucers, vases, plaques, &c. , can be firmly adjusted and held in any position until painting is completed. The price is quite low.

John Gladding & Son are happy to say that they are at the end of the most prosperous sea- son— in fact, year — that they have ever had. Both in diaries and blank books their sales are far ahead of former years, and to-day they have not one single diary in theii- store, having sold completely out. They anticipate a good trade for the coming year, and are fully prepared to meet it.

A. J. Holman & Co. have admitted to the fii'm four sons of A. J. Hobnan. E. P. and W. A. Hohnan are practical book bindeis, understand- ing thoroughly all branches of the business. The}-, together with Geo. S. Lare, \vill attend to the manufacturing department. A. J. Holman. Jr. , and J. N. Holman ^ill attend to the matters connected with the sales department. The st}de of the firm remains unchanged.

Mr. Kimball, manager of the Philadelphia branch of L. Prang & Co., reports very brisk trade to mnd up Chi'istmas week. This, of course, was made up of city trade principally, where dealers could "piece out" by small lots. The demand lasted up to '^Hi'i«^''"is Eve, and the office was kept open a jmrt of Chi istmas Ray. Owing to lack of stock many ordei's were only partially filled. The very popidar "hoi-se-shoe.'' which the firm introduced as a birthday card, was at a late houi- put into Christmas, and all that could be procui'ed were sold within a few horn's. Mr. Kimball will remain in charge dur-

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ing 1881, and he extends a cordial invitation to his cxistomer friends to call in. He is in daily expectation of his samples of valentines, and speaks in great praise of their beauty.

Matthews & Co. had a gi-eat success with theii- line of engraved and illuminated New Year cards. They were obliged to stop accepts ing orders ten days before New Year's, as they had by that time as many orders as they could fill. The sales of- engraved cards exceeded 100,- 000, and they could have sold many more if they had commenced theii- publication earlier. Their Dickens calendar has far exceeded the sales of last year. They stiU desire a few agents in the Southern cities, and our Southern friends would do well to communicate "s\^th them on the sub- ject of controlling their territory.

J. ViENNOT.

CINCINNATI NOTES.

[FROM OTJK REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.]

CiNCLNKATi, January 3, 1881.

Eighteen eighty-one is a little difficult to write after a year's drill in writing 1880. But auother tarn in the rapidly rotating wheels of tim ! has brought his chariot to milestone 1881 ; and as he won't stop to give us a rest, we must acquiesce and set about, waiting and watching, to make a record of the dust he makes and of the incidents and events that will attend his journey to the next milestone.

Cold, bitter cold, came before Christmas, and began to depart about New Year's eve. Antic- ipations, such as were reasonable, were not dis- appointed. Of Christmas cards the sales w-ere immense. Peter Thompson laid in a coui-a- geous stock of the fringed cards; ran out of them early, and then telegraphed in vain for more to every possible source of supply in the United States. The stock of Christmas cards was thought to be hazardously large, but the event proved in nearly every instance that it was too small and required replenishing.

John Holland has had a magnificent local trade in gold pens, pencils, charms, and aU the brilliant beauties in his line. His traveling man, W. W. Lankaster, has been back from the East, and has just gone East again. His reports of sales and of the reception the goods he offers re- ceive, are of a nature to excite the pride of a citizen of Cincinnati as well as to gladden and cheer the heart of his principal.

There has been a fortnight's lull in visitations from the trade elsewhere. Among the harbin- gers of the host who will precede the swallows of spring many weeks are B. A. Stone, of Phila- dtflphia, and Mr. Smith, of Charles Arms, Deer- field, Mass. Both are in the pocket book, &c. , trade. They have heard of the great wheat and corn crop of the West — so great, that all the rolling stock of all the great railways is inade- quate to carry it to the eastern ocean Une of this country and set it journeying across the sea to bread the British as rapidly as it would like to go. They have heard how money is coming over the sea to this favored land in greater sums than it is going out. The rational inference is that people will want pocket books to carry this money in, and here they are, in anticipation of the demand, providing the article in all styles and varieties.

The lithographic firm of Gibson & Co. , doing business in Cincinnati and in Duane street. New York, has dissolved partnership. The members of the old firm were Stephen Gibson, Robert H. Gibson and George Gibson. The dissolution is by mutual consent. Robert H. Gibson will set- tle the business. George Gibson and Charles A. Dodson, an employee of the late fii'm, have

formed a partnership mider the title of G. Gib- son & Co.

Paper manufactm-ers and wholesale dealers represent the oxitlook for business exceedingly cheerful. Prince William.

OHIO NOTES.

[FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.]

Dayton, O., January 1, 1881.

This is the first time I have written the above date. It reads forwards and backwards the same. When we write January 1, 1883, will the old year look backward to what we now antici- pate it win look forward to?

I wonder if all the high hopes held to day will be realized — but a time to moralizing — and down to business again.

I have delayed my letter several days in order to give a little r(5sum(5 of trade for 1880 among the stationei-s. I have taken pains to inteiTiew them about all in regard to their last year's business, and one unvarying answer I re- ceived from all — " Never had so good a trade."

I thought that a few interviews with some of onr dealers as to what goods met with ready sale and what did not might be of interest to the trade at large, and might bring out reports in the same line from other points.

Jas. Richey reports a large sale of pictures, sets of fine books, Christmas cards, photo and autograph albums, the better gi-ade of goods meeting with the readiest sale.

John H. Thomas reports about the same ex- perience.

G. W. Holden did not carry a miscellaneous stock of books ; but only standard publications which found ready sale. The various editions of Chatterbox and toy books, Christmas cards, fine papeteries, they sold large amounts of. In velvet and ebony frames their report is not so favor- able.

H. Janning, who makes a specialty of Catho- lic pubUcations, &c. , reports a large trade in the various prayer books, &c., of his church; but that picture frames, and goods in that line, wei'e rather slow. Last year he says that the re- veree was just the case. He thinks it a good idea to avoid buying all goods that were popular at the preceding holidays.

Sullivan & Hammond report a lai'ge trade in small goods, pocket books, pajjeteries, auto- albums, games, toy books, French tissues, lamp shades, &c. Their December trade was largely in excess of last year.

H. E. Mead & Co. report 1880 as the best j'ear they have had. They confine themselves to wrapping papers, &c.

B. A. Rogers & Co. , who handle stationery at wholesale only, report their fall trade as largely in excess of last year. In their manufacturmg department their sales of paper plates and oyster buckets have been verj^ large.

Odell & Mayer are ruiming to their full ca- pacity on then- specialty of county blank work. They are headquarters for the finest binding in the West.

W. D. Beckham, of the Daily Journal, must be prosperous, as he had a standing appeal in his columns for any one to whom he is indebted to come at ouce and get his money.

I expect some of these parties may be dis- posed to deny that any one has interviewed them ; but the deed was done nevertheless.

The writer would especially notice the very large sales of fine papeteries. The beautiful styles gotten out this season, no doubt, aided this result.

Among the recent institutions of our city, one of the jnost prosperous is the *' Ladies' Decora-

tive Society." A few months ago a few ener- getic ladies, devoted to art and cidture. con- ceived the idea of forming an association with the above title and character, and to establish it on a paying basis pecuniarly. They were laughed at by " wise" business men, among whom was the writer. They went ahead, however, em- ployed Isaac Broome, of Trenton, N. J., as di- rector; built tsvo kilns, and expect soon to leave HavUand in the shade.

The school board has estabhshed night draw- ing schools, under Mr. Broome's charge, that are bemg attended by scholars from fourteen to sixty years of age. The demand for pencils, &c. , has been largely increased bj' this means.

The winter thus far has been the most severe ever known, and outdoor work has been sus- pended in aU branches. This wiU make trade dull temporarOy.

Work in all the new mills has of course stop- ped, but we look for warmer weather soon throughout the Miami Valley.

DOMINION NOTES.

[PROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.]

Toronto, December 31, 1880.

The close of our old year is very suggestive, and among the many thing's that are sui'e to press upon the mind at such a time is the even and triumphal mai-ch of Time. There is no parade, no "spirit-stirring driun," nor "ear- piercing fife," nor " royal banner," but still it moves on unchecked and unopposed. We come into the world with never a word as to om- wish in the matter, and we are pushed through it whether we will or no ; and when the last sands of another year are falling, as at this moment, one's thoughts ran back, involuntaiily tarrying now and then on the way, to disport in the sun- shine of pleasant hours, or di-op a tear now and then over the scattered gi-aves of many a buried hope. But we go on weaving the web of life and Time's shuttle files back and forth thi-ough the warp, leaving a dark weft now and a light one then, until the piece is done, and then it will be folded up and put aside forever. Whatever the year that is now about finished has brought to us individually — and I hope it has been a happy and prosperous one to all in any way con- nected with The American Stationer, — looking at it from a commercial standpoint, it has been one of continued and progressive revival. A year ago the tide had turned, and though there were many then who had not far to look to find disa,ster and niin, yet the times were mend- ing and some began to feel that we were enter- ing on another decade of prosperity. In this respect the old year has been a remarkable one with us, and we take leave of it we trust w-ith geniune thankfulness for the prospeiity and abundance it brought, and turn cheerfully to greet the new j'ear.

I fall in with your remarks respecting Clii'ist- mas cards. There is not one card in a himcb-ed of those issued by the best publishers really ap- propriate to the season. There may be differ- ences of opmion on this subject, as no doubt there are ; but it seems to me that there is a fit- ness of things, and that those tokens which are designed to give expression to Idndly feehngs and good wishes at a season of the year when thoughts are turned to the time when the an- notincement was made, more than eighteen hun- dred yeare ago, "On earth peace, good will to- wards men," should have some reference to this and the scenes we are accustomed to during the festivities of the holidays. Very few of the thou- sands of cards seen on the couutei-s of the book-

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seUei-s just now have any reference to this. Even Prang, who has a ■u"orld-wide reputation for the beauty and artistic merit of his cards, does not seem to have discerned in the nigged sceneiy of our northern country in ^vinter, or the happy homes and cheerful fu-esides in city and beyond it anything worth portraying. The semi-nude fig- ures of De La Eue, if not actually fringing on the bordere of good taste, are, to say the least of it, not pleasant to loolj at when the temperatiu-e is hovering unpleasantly near zero and one's thoughts run more to heavy wraps than gossa- mer robes. The cards which have taken the best (I am speaking of the more expensive kinds) were those produced by our o^vn artists. Many of these were very pretty and mostly represented well known Canadian scenes or familiar native flowers. Nor was the sale of these confined to our own people : large numbers were sent to different parts of the United States and England.

The holiday trade in the city, and indeed I may say throughout the country, has surpassed anything we have ever had. The booksellers and fancy goods dealere never had such a rash of customers ; and notwithstanding the fears enter- tained by some early in the year that there would be a fallmg off in the Christmas card business, I am safe in saying, I think, that the sales are easily double last year. The quanti- ties that have gone through the post have been enormous, and the poor postmen, judging from the loads I have seen them carrying, will be heartily glad that it is over -svith for another year.

No person who feels any interest in the devel- opment of Canadian art can look over Hart & Rawlinson's stock of holiday publications with- out pride and pleasure. This fu-m is the recog- nized exponent of artistic culture in the Do- minion so far as books are concerned, and I would be very much pleased to know that its energy and enterprise are being substantially encoui'aged by the art-loving public. I have previously noticed its booklets and other special goods, and also the embelh.shment with hand-painted illustrations in oil, water colors, India ink, or sepia, by resident artists, em- bracing a wonderful variety of subjects, the ar- tistic work in every case being such as would do credit to the oldest art centres of the world. The best proof of this statement is the fact that these booklets, &c., are in active demand in London and New York, and the pubhshei's are in constant receipt of orders from those cities. I inclose you one of the iii-m's catalogues, to give you a better idea of what it is doing.

Your correspondent, in his desire to cater something that may be of interest to yom- read- ere and be of use to those whom he may mention from time to time, does not always meet with encouraging responses. I called yesterday on one of our leading bookseUei's and asked if he had anything new to give me, and the answer I got was, "Oh, we are moving on in our usual quiet way ; we never go in much for puffin! " I said, "Good morning," and left. Now, the fact is, the contrary statement notwithstanding, that my friends like to be puffed as well as anybody else ; but, like some other folk I know, they seem to think that we have nothing else to do but rim mitil they are in the hmnor to break through their reticence and impart information that is likely to prove of more use to them than the re ceiver.

In conclusion, I wish the staff of The Ameri- can Stationer in general the compliments of the season and many happy returas, and in par- ticular to the typo who has had the misfoi-tune to set up and dress up my scribbles. I hope his eyes have not grown crooked over them, nor the

task so onerous that it has afflicted either his temper or digestion, and that his New Year's dinner may sit comfortably under his waistcoat.

C. H.

OUR LONDON LETTER.

[FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT].

5 LuDGATE Circus Buildings, ) London, E. C, December 18, 1880. f

The stationery trade is as busy as a bee just now with goods for presents, &c., and without any further preface I wiU give your readers some ideas as to what is going on here.

Among a few choice specimens of woi"k from De La Rue & Co. , I must notice the two series Nos. .?05 and ot)8, each depicting female beauty, the fomier being a full length figure of a girl, and the latter a pretty head, marked by all the usual perfection of color of this firm. This lat- ter design is reproduced upon satin, with, if any thing, greater effect. In No. 306 we see a gro- tesque subject treated, and No. 318 reveals a girl wheelmg Father Christmas over the snow. No. 330 is a real winter scene — a .sleigh, with its oc- cupants^-and in ever}' way suggestive of the season and its enjoyments, Nos. 328 and 33:2 are domestic subjects, and reflective of the feeling-s Avhich animate us at the festive and enjoyable season of Christmas. The whole of these cards are exceedingly well able to represent the great fiiTii who issue them. It seems almost ridiculous for me to criticise De La Rue's goods. They do not need it. They are as well known to you as to us hei'e, and I will merely state what thej' are doing, and you wiU all know how they are doing. Their almanacs and pocket calendars are capital things, too. They are neat, compact, and orna- mental, in all sizes, in all designs. Send for a few samples and you will see how useful they are.

Of aU the books suitable for Christmas or New Year's gifts which are Kkely to appear this year, I venture to think that few \vU\ sui"pass in artis- tic merit, and at the same time in practical use, the "Picturesque Album," published by Brad- bury, Wilkinson & Co., London, E. C. The spaces in this portrait album not occupied by the openings for photographs, are filled with fifty of the most charming etchings, executed by a gentleman bearing a name well known as a master of this art. They are, of com'se, printed from steel plates, and now that etchings are be- ginning to be more appreciated by those outside the limited circle of connoisseurs, I cannot but beheve that this superb album must command a large sale. How difficult it is to fiud a present for a friend, at once handsome, artistic and use- ful, without being too costly, and this book cer- tainly fulfills all these conditions. These quali- ties considered, it is offered at a very moderate price. The bindings are most choice and unique, with the new nickel spring clasp and silver monogi'ams, if wanted.

Chas. Goodall & Son have just brought out a combmation whist and cribbage marker, and to all card players this useful ampUfication of the Camden whist marker will be a boon and a great convenience. It is easy to mark a game of crib- bage by means of a neat ivory scale, with pegs to mark miits and tens. The ivory spring lids are to tell the short game of whist, broad tellers marking the single points and narrow ones the total. The marker is beautifully got up in high- ly finished walnut and ivory, and is at once good to look at and to use. Apply to Chas. Goodall & Son, Camden Town, and St. Bride street, London, E. C.

Accidents happen, so it is stated, in the best regulated families, and Chas. Letts & Co., Royal

Exchange, E. C, have issued a very useful Uttle box, happily called the Domestic Hospital Box, with a view of providing a ready and needful aid in aU cases of accident. The box contains lint, linen bandages, cotton wool, com-t and ad- hesive plasters, and a roll of India rubber tissue, also tape and cotton, thereby providing, in a small compass and for a small price (2s. 6d.), a httle household surgery.

Handsome and artistic are the two attributes of E. Hamilton's series of illuminated texts. The texts are well chosen, and the letterpress, in nis- tic letter and gracefully reUeved by delicate fohage, is most chaste. I have never seen any work superior to Mr. Hamilton's. It combines goodness with taste, and whilst gaudiness is ab- sent there is a certain richness of effect ia all his designs. I have in the specimens Mr. Hamil- ton has kindly sent me, one text mounted, which looks really fascinating in the qualities I have attempted to describe above. 1 certainly think that these choice specimens of art are well worth looking after. Ajiply to E. Hamilton, 7 Bath street, Bath.

I have received from Marr, Downie & Co., Glasgow, an assortment of their special lines. Firet of all comes a sixpenny jmcket of curl papers, very useful, indeed. Next comes a great — an endless — variety of little memo, books, of all sizes, bindings and finish. Some are stiff, others, liinjj — all neat and good stock, however. I don't know how man}' sorts of httle books the firm make, but I may safely say they have a hmidred varieties. Among these let me call at- tention to the following: No. 141, a crown 18mo size, i^4,x3}{, in full American cloth. This will fit the vest pocket admirably. Nos. 7,:300, 7,307 and 7,:308, good, substantial value for the small price. No. 8.5, post 8vo ledgers in full leather- ette, turned in, blocked, and lettered on side. This series is made of superfine, cream-laid paper, ruled faint, and faint and red, and may be had interleaved with blotting if \vished. Another most useful series of books is the "Where is it?" series. These little books are made of superfine cream-laid paper, ruled faint, and interleaved throughout. The sizes are fcap., small and large post 18mo, also in fcap. and post 8vo. One series. No. 500, is in French morocco, gUt fUleted and lettered. These books can be used daily by all business men, and will be valued as friends of order and methodical habits. Account books of all kinds, in all varie- ties of binding, are a gi-eat speciahty of Marr, Downie & Co. It would be scarcely needful to name all, but if I instance No. 6,189 — a day-book — as a specimen of work, it will do the firm every justice. All lands of exercise, writing, copying, and such Uke books are made by the firm, too, in great -vanety, the object being al- ways to combine cheapness and quality as close- ly as possible. Copying books — veiy useful in the office — of 350, 500, 750, and 1,000 pages, are a feature, and are made of good paper, for their particular purpose. There is a capital catalogue published by the tnin, and all apphcations for this, the best guide to the products of this excel- lent house, will be attended to by addressing 29 East Ingram street, Glasgow.

Special attention has evidently been paid by George Carlyle, Hanover street, Liverpool, to the papere which constitute the useful combina- tion known as a manifold ■miter. Not only is Mr. Carlyle well known for excellent carbonic paper, but he has of late produced some equally good copying paper, which is of even surface, allowing the stylus to ghde over it with ease and rapidity, but holes and tears are so rare as to verge upon the impossible. I have used Mr. Carlyle's manifold books for some time, indeed

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ever since I saw them, and I give my expe- rience for your guidance. OOed royal is also a feature with Mr. Carlyle. His paper is stout and strong, and in every way reflective of the care and skill bestowed on its special prepara- tion. These goods are really very genviine, and I can commend them heartily.

To meet the wishes of several of their friends, the celebrated firm of John Dickinson & Co., Old Bailey, E. C, has commenced to put up its ivory visiting cards into boxes, containing one pack of fifty. The cards themselves are justly well known, and I cannot add one word of praise which could in any way increase the re- pute of the manuf actm'es of the Old Bailey firm ; but the way in which John Dickinson & Co. have carried out their project is worthy of praise. Very neat labels, and very strong card- board boxes, easily opened, yet perfectly tight, give the new feature the same exterior value as the contents of each box themselves present. I have received two quahties — viz. , thin and thick ivory cards, — and as the boxes keep the cards clean, and indeed serve as excellent cases for the pocket I think that these cards are well worthy of attention.

I lately saw a new album, the novelty of the Avell known firm of Charles Keynolds & Co. , 27 MUk street, E. C. It is a very handsome book in all respects. As its name impUes, the " Mika- do" album is illustrated profusely with original Japanese designs in good and effective colors The "Mikado" is an-anged to hold carte de visite and cabinet photographs, and is bound in moroc- co, russia and caif, with emblematical and other designs on the covers. It is fitted with a lock, if necessary, and finished with all the perfection of detail that characterizes all the goods of the Milk street firm.

If I say that John Walker & Co. are the most entei-prising house in the trade, I don't think anybody would feel offended. There is always an attraction at 96 Farringdon street, E. C. , or one shortly coming. A glance over this prosper- ous estabUshment revealed to me many excellent lines of stock. In account books there is much to attract. The set of five. Is. , 2s. 6d. , 5s. , 10s. 6d. and 21s., is a capital investment. Good paper, good ruling, and good binding. Note books are a great specialty of John Walker & Co. The new "City" series is a choice article, compact, novel and attractive, and most useful. Another variety, containing a small stock of menu papers, perforated at the top for separa- tion, is an excellent line. Several neat little novelties in stationery sundi'ies have been issued by this firm. Olive wood goods in great variety ; Vienna inks — one and two bottles — and elegant nickel-silver momits ; letter clips, and a full line of good substantial leather goods, form a most inviting display to the buyer who requires a sure and safe stock for his counter. In the paper de- partment, one specially well regulated both for quantity and quaUty , I saw many good ideas. The two-quire packets of bill paper, long and broad folio, are very useful. These packets, 6d. and Is. , contain sheets of i-uled account paper, and are al- ways ready for making out a long account. The "Perfection" blotting pad does not belie its name. It is a neat packet of good blotting paper in four colors, each sheet being stamped, and suitable for a writing desk or table. No jagged edges and no slovenly appearance can exist in the use of this capital blottei-. Another splendid novelty of this house are the ivory Christmas cards. A thin and perfect sheet of ivory, with a delicate and appropriate design, painted skillfully, and in chaste colors upon it, gives but a mere shadow of an idea of the charm and attraction of these new goods. The ivory cards themselves bear no

printed inscription. They are merely within a folded card of a pale yellow tint, and upon the back of these covers is the motto for Christmas or the New Year, the whole being safely enclosed in a small box of tasteful finish. The absence of anything in print upon the little ornamental tablet is a good feature, and converts the ivory card into a present suitable for all occasions. The designs are principally floral, and for dis- tinct and real artistic grouping and tint, are, to my mind, the best productions of all the avail- able talent of the day. They are delicate and, indeed, to use a by no means exaggerated term, they are a real luxurj'. I hope to see as much talent and skill expended upon a winter scene, and then such a Christmass card will have no equal.

To render the stylographlc pen a more perfect and generally useful article, Bradbury, Wilkin- son & Co. have issued a special ink, and having found it work very well, and not so liable to clog the delicate machinei-y of the stylogi-aphic pens as other inks, I strongly recommend the trade to apply to the above fii'm, Farringdon street, E. C. , as the ink will suit any pen.

And now let me wish your trade a merry Xmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year. I hope the same entei-prise and success may ever attend you, and may 1881 be a better, brighter year than the one about to close. Wish- ing The Stationer, too, a good time, I will con- clude. W. F. C.

OBITUARY.

G-BOBGB W. MUDGE. G-eorge Warren Mudge, for many years a trusted and popular salesman in the paper ware- house of Rice, Kendall & Co. , Boston, died at Jamaica Plain, on Sunday, December 26. Mr. Mudge was a native of Boston and a graduate of her public schools, to whose excellence he al- ways bore testimony. Soon after leaving .school he entered the establishment of Rice, Kendall & Co. , and gradually rose from the place of errand boy to the headship of one of the most important departments of then- business. In this connec- tion he became widely known to the paper trade, and highly esteemed by all who had to do with him. Upright in all his dealing's, thorough- ly informed in his business and of agreeable manners, his customers invariably became his personal friends, and few men will be more widely missed or their death more miiversally lamented. In the society in which he mingled and in his home his loss will be almost irreparable. He was a prominent and active member of the Bap- tist Church at Jamaica Plain, where he had for several years past resided, and was the centre of streng-th and cheerfulness in the domestic circle. In every sense he was a good and useful citizen, and an agreeable companion, and his memory will be warmly cheerished by all who knew him. -**^

Mosaic Decoration.— -The art of represent- ing various outlines and patterns by means of small fragments of different colored minerals or artificial substances is one of very ancient date. What is now termed "mosaic work" was known and practiced in Assyria and Babylon, as also in Egypt, and attained to high perfection among the Greeks and Romans. This ancient art was much used by the early Christians, and after falling somewhat into disuse in the dark ages, was revived in Italy at the end of the sixteenth century. The decoration of the dome of St. Peter's gave a fresh impetus to Roman mosaic workers, and a school was established for in- stniction in the art, which still sui'vives, and is known as the " Fabrica."

CHANCING COLORS.

The double iodides of silver and mercury, and of copper and mei'cury, are perhaps the most re- markable known for their changes of color when exposed to the moderate changes of temperature. The first is prepared by adding a solution of nitrate of silver to one of iodide of mercmy, dissolved in one of iodide of potassium. The re- sulting precipitate has a lemon-yellow color, which becomes at once a deep orange when gently warmed, returning again to a bright yellow on cooling.

The copper-mercurjr iodide, which is stiU more remarkable, is prepared by adding to a wann solution of iodide of mercury and iodide of po- tassium some sulphate of copper and then sul- phurous acid. The precipitate is a briUiant car- mine red salt, which turns brown and finally an intense black on being gently heated, returning again to carmine on coohng. These changes occur within the limits of 60° and 312" F. For use in lecture experiments, miy the precipitates- with a little water (to which some mucilage maj' be added), and apply a thin coating of each to card-board. A piece of sUghtly heated metal, held for an instant in contact with the card, or close to it, will at once bring out an image of itself, — a veritable heat-photograph. Many other striking experiments will suggest themselves to the teacher.

The carmine salt may be used as an applica- tion to parts of machinery liable to become too hot, where it will exhibit its characteristic color- changes to the eye should any excessive heating

take place.

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THE FIRST AMERICAN QUARTO BIBLE,

It is timely and pertinent, while the Wj'ckliffe Bible celebration is in progress, to revert to the fact that one of the fu-st and most perfect Bibles ever pubhshed in this country was the Collins- Bible, a quarto edition of which was published by Isaac Collins, in this city, in 1786. Isaac Col- lins was an admii-able printer, and the edition of the Bible printed by him is said to have been the most perfect and correct English edition pub- lished up to that time. There were sixteen proofs of each form, read by different persons — by ColUns himself, by members of his family, and by the most competent scholars and theologians. It is believed to be entirely free from errore. So high was its reputation that, when the American Bible Society determined to issue editions of the Bible in different sizes, a committee of learned divines, to whom the task of selecting a stand- ard was committed, unanimously decided in favor of Collins'. Thus Trenton not only has: the credit of issuing the first quarto Bible printed in the United States, but the most perfect. The- Wj^ckliffe Convention might appropriately take- some note of this fact. — Tivnton (N. J.) Gazette.

The Earliest Printed Poster. — When Adolphus of Nassau attacked Mentz as a com- petitor for the archbishopric of that city, Die- ther von Isenbm-g, his rival in possession, being- compelled to retire, affixed a declaration of his: rights to the portico of the palace and upon the chm-ch. This printed document, which was styled "The Declaration of the Elector Diether against Adolphus Count of Nassau," bearing date 1462, and bemg unquestionably from the press of Fust and Schoeffer, is said to be prob- ably the earliest printed poster. It is printed only on one side. The sheet is 2 feet in length and nearly 10 inches in breadth ; the text em- braces 100 lines, and the pi-inted siu-face is 18>^ inches in length by IgJ^ inches in width. — Papei- anc( JPrint^

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CARSON & BROWN CO., Manufacturers.

For 1881.

Derrickson Card Works,

No. 22 Frankfort Street, New York.

Samples ready January 10, 1881.

THE AMEEIOAN STATIOI^ER

A. T^. FABER'S

Lead Pencils, Gold Pens and Pencil Cases,

Penholders, Steel Pens, Tracing Cloth,

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Rubber Bands,

Stationers' Rubber, Rulers and Paper Cutters.

EBERHARD FABER,

ENGJ^AVING

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SPECIMEN CIBCULAB SENT UPON APPLICATION.

MENTION THIS PAPER.

GEO. JVIcDO^W^ELL & CO.

— Manufacturers of —

QaigellSkat Karten Playing Cards,

No. 253 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

We offer following specialties in Playing Cards— Victor E. Mauger & Petrie's goods— Seconds of following

numbers : 180, 240, 340 Palace, 390, Sporting Jackson, 400, BOO. E^ Inquiries solicited. Special terms to quantity buyers. Sample packs of each forwarded, prepaid, a

quantity rates.

•3

36 DESIGNS, AT 80c. PER 1,000.

Folding Card, containing samples of 34 styles of Bevel Gold-edge Cards sent for 25c.

T. M. SIMPSON,

21 S. Seventh Street, Philadelphia, ©

H E steadily increasing demand is its best pecomnnendation. No Bookseller's or Stationer's Stock is corqplete 'without it.

pade supplied with Handsome Im- Circular and Show Cards.

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W. C. GREEN Sl CO.,

A^gency for

M\i\m f Stationer! Specialties,

DEALERS IN

BOOKS, STATIONERY, NEWS, PERIODICALS, VARIETY GOODS, &c.

CITY NEWS DEPOT, 65 State Street, Chicago, Ills.

R. A. ROQEHS h CO.,

Patentees and Manufacturers of

Perfection Paper Plates

AND

Oyster Buckets,

X3.A.YTON, - - - OHIO.

Send for Price List.

DRESSER, M^LELLAN & CO.,

Pnl)Mers,Boo]fsellersi Stationers,

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS.

47 Exchange Street, - - POBTLAND, ME,

Publishers of Ohver's Precedents, New Edition; Maine Reports, Luce's Maine Probate Practice, Kings- bury's Maine Townsman, Bolster's Tax Col- lector and Form Book, Young People's History of Maine, Legal Blanks of all kinds.

AURIN L. DRESSER. E. S. E. M'LELLAN. W. W. ROBERTS.

]_. C. TOV/ER,

ROCHESTER, N. Y.,

MANUFACTURER, OF

THERMQMETEHS

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,

Tower's Weather Prognosticaior.

SOLE AGENT FOR

Lament Combination Razor Strop, Clayton's Russian Razor Strop. Stern's Double Flat Razor Strop, Stern's Full Line Razor Strop, Clayton's Triangular Razor Strop, Clayton's Seal Oil Blacking, "Wilson's Shippers' Crayons.

THE IMPROVED NATIONAL PRESS

8x13 inclies. Price, SIOO.

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A Simple, Substan- tial and Reliable Job Press, at Low Cost, with Throw-off, Ad- justable Gripi>ers. Two Chases. Roller Mould, One Pair Rollers, Tivo Stccks and Wrench.

Prmts full form. Every Press guaran- teed Size. 6x l::iins. inside chase. Price, $100 Boxing and , Shipping. ©3.50.

New and Second- hand Printing Press- es, Type and Prlnt- ' mg Material at Low est Prices.

Manufactured by Th.e National Printers^ "Warehouse Co.,

10 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK. Wm.Haoar, Sup't.late of Hagar & Co.,Type Founders.

THE ameeica:^ stationer.

L. PRANG & CO.S

We take pleasure in herewith presenting to the trade our Price List of Valentines for this Season :

ASSORTMENT. — Our Valentines are made up in sets of one dozen, except Series 1, where six constitute a set, and are put up in a box or envelope. Each set contains all the designs of the series; and as no series has more than six designs, each design is more or less repeated in the set.

EN'VELOPiES. — Fine Cream-Tinted Envelopes are furnished with every series, except Nos. 9, 11, 15, 16, 17, without extra charge.

VALENTINES WITH SILK FRINGES.— We would call especial attention to these, as they will doubtless prove very attractive'. These goods are made up with the best quality heavy silk fringe, made expressly for us. All fringed Valentines are furnished with protectors and envelopes, and are put up with assorted colors of fringes.

LIST OF PRANG'S VALENTINES FOR 1881.

No. OF Series.	No. OF Designs.
1	3
2	3
3	4
3 F	4
4	3
4 F	3
5	2
5 F	3
6	4
6D	4
6 F	4
7	3
7 F	2
8	6
8 F	6
9	6
10	3
10 F	3
11	3
13	3
12 F	3
13	6
18 F	6
14	3
14 F	2
15	3
16	2
17	4
18	6

DESCRIPTION.

Folding Designs with Satin Printing inside, silk fringe and tassels.

Folding Figure and Flower Designs

Figure Designs with Flower Groundwork

Same Designs with Silk Fringe

Figure Designs

Same Designs with Silk Fringe

Large Flower Designs

Same Designs with Silk Fringe

Floral Diagonal Cards

Same Designs with Easel back and Silk bow

" " " Silk Fringes and Bow

Pansy and Pelargonium Designs

Same Design with Silk Fringe

Floral Designs

Same Design with Silk Fringe

Flower and Emblem Designs

Figure Folding Cards

Same Designs with Silk Fringe

Floral Designs

Figure Folding Designs

Same Designs with Silk Fringe

Figure Designs same as 10 and 13 single cards

Same Designs with Silk Fringe

Pansy Designs

Same Designs with Silk Fringe

Humorous Figure Designs

Rose and Pansy Folding Cards Stamped out

Moss Rose Bud Designs

Small Fans with Silk Fringe and Tassel

HOW PUT UP.

6 Cards with Protectors and Envel. in box

13 Cards with Envelopes

12 Cards with Envelopes

12 Cards with Protectors and Envelopes. . .

12 Cards with Envelopes

13 Cards with Protectors and Envelopes. . .

13 Cards with Envelopes

13 Cards with Protectors and Envelopes. . . 13 Cards with Envelopes

12 Cards with Envelopes

13 Cards with Protectors and Envelopes. . .

13 Cards with Envelopes

13 Cards with Protectors and Envelopes. . .

13 Cards with Envelopes

12 Cards with Protectors and Envelopes. . .

12 Cards

13 Cards with Envelopes

12 Cards with Protectors and Envelopes. . .

13 Cards

13 Cards with Envelopes

13 Cards with Protectors and Envelopes. . .

12 Cards with Envelopes

12 Cards with Protectors and Envelopes .

12 Cards with Envelopes

13 Cards with Protectors and Envelopes. . .

13 Cards

13 Cards with Protectors and Envelopes. . . .

Retail

Price

PER set.

$12.00 6.00 3.00 4.80 4.80 7.20 4.80 7.20 1.80 3.00 6.00 3.00 4.80 2.00 4.80 0.60 3.60 7.20 0.60 3.60 7.20 1.80 3.60 3.00 4.80 1.20 1.20 0.35 3.00

Stock of these Goods will be Ready Jan. 15, 1881. Samples will be shown by our Agents after Jan. 1. SIS- SAMPLES OP EASTER CARDS WILL BE SHOWN AFTER FEB. 1, 1881. "SH

NEW YOBK : 38 Bond Street. PHILADELPHIA: 1110 Walnnt Street.

L. PRANG & CO., Publishers^

BOSTON", l^Ji>.SS.

THE AMERIOAI^ STATIONEE.

SraxTe floucltics*

[We will be glad to receive samples of all novelties issued in the trade, and will notice all such which possess merit free of charge. It is desirable to ac- company descriptions with cuts whenever possible.]

H. «c W. FILE.

Aji addition to the list of files now in the mar- ket is Olustrated by the engraving. It may be wondered when there will be an end to new products of this class; but it may be assumed that as long as there is inventive genius and thought to trace out some new and convenient economical principle in flies just so long there will be something new hi this line brought out. The manufacturers of this file, Hasbrouck & Watson, assert that this is the simplest, most complete and convenient file made. It will be seen by the arrangement of the needles that papers may be taken from or placed in any part of the flle vrithout removing the other sheets and without mutilation. The flle is so arranged that when it is full the papers may be bound with a string and taken off in a compact package. No springs are used in its construction, and it is said to be uu- equaled for dm-abilitjr. It is handsomely finished in black walnut with brass *

mountings. The file is put up two in a box, neatly packed, full dii-ections for use accom- panying each file.

rolls arranged to receive and act upon the paper as it comes from the drying roll or rolls. 3. A method of manufacturing cornigated papers, consisting in fonning the stock or pulp into a sheet, partially drying said sheet, and then sub- jectmg the same while in the partially di'ied condition to the action of corrugating devices, and finally completing the di-ying operation. 4. In combination with a series of paper-di-ying roUs, corrugating rolls located at an interme- diate point in the series.

No. 2.35,703. Instrament for Computing Time.— Henry ,T. Richardson, Brooklyn, N. Y. An instriunent for computing tune, consisting of an endless ribbon having the months and days for two entire calendar years suitably marked upon it, in combination with two graduated scales, one containing the days in a year num-

NEW PATENTS.

No. 835,626. Mold for Casting Pencil Sharpeners.— Walter K. Foster, Stoneham, Mass.

No. 235,641. Toy.— Edward L. Morris, Boston, Mass. No. 335,656. Pen-Holder.— William H. Sprague, Nor-

waUi, Ohio. No. 235,670. Printing Ink.— Martin Connelly, Phila- delphia, Pa. The inventor obtains a substitute for linseed or similar oils by boiling, for thi'ee hours, cnide petrolemii and lime togethei", at a temperature of about 3.50° Fahrenheit, in the proportion of about 1,800 parts of the former to 27 parts of the latter, and then mixes the deodorized product vrith the other ingredients.

No. 23.5,683. Manufacture of Paper Boxes.— Charles P. Housum, Decatur, 111. A rectangidar paper-box blank consisting of a single thickness of paper divided lengthwise into three rectangular parts by two straight-scored lines, the central or larger part being divided into five rectangular parts by means of four scored hues at a right angle with the first to foiTu four sides of a box, and the rectangular top and bottom of said blank divided into ten rectangular parts by cuts to form rectangular flaps to close the box, whereby waste of material or removal of waste cutting's is avoided.

No. 235,698. Method of and Apparatus for Conaigat- ing Paper.— Moses Newton, Holyoke, Mass. 1. A method of corrugating paper, consisting in passing the paper as it comes, partially dried, from the drying rolls of a paper machine be- tween corrugated rolls. 2. An apparatus for producing corrugated paper, consisting of one or more drying roUs and a pair of corrugatmg

H. & "W. File.

bered from right to left, and the other contain- ing the days in a year numbered from left to right.

No. 235,726. Pencil Holder.— Henry C. Benson, New York, N. Y., assignor to Joseph Reckendorfer, same place. 1. In combination with a tubular case, scissors mounted upon a sliding support in said case and provided with a spring which acts to spread apart the handle ends of the scissoi-s blades, so that the latter, when closed and retracted within the case, wiirbear with yielding pressure against the walls of the same. 3. The combination of the tubular slotted case, a shding block or sup- port within said case, a sleeve or its equivalent upon the extension of said case connected with and adapted to move said block, and scissore mounted upon said block or support and pro- vided with a spring which spreads apart the handle ends of the scissors blades, the parts being combined and arranged for joint opera- tion. 3. The pencil holder or point protector containing scissors adapted to be projected from that end of the case opposite the pencil-holder end, said scissors having a spring between the handle ends of the blades, being mounted on a longitudinal sliding support operated from the exterior of the case. ■

No. 3:K,778. Calendar Inkstand.— Josias R. King, St. Paul, Minn.

A calendar inkstand, consisting of stand hav- ing two vertical cyUndi-ical longitudinally slot- ted chambers containing cylindrical ink wells having the names of the days and months fixed thereon, whereas the numerals of the days of the month are arranged on a table between the slots of the two chambers. No. 23.5,788. Pen-Wiper.— Geo. Lane, Brooklyn, N. Y.

A pen-wiper and finger-cleaner composed of strips of cloth corresponding generally to the different colors of ink usually employed in

writing, and a strip of white cloth prepared with an acid for removing ink stains, the strips of cloth all being connected to a head piece. No. 2.3.5,808. Fan.— Charles Pearl, New York, N. Y., assignor to Lazarus Fried, same place. 1. In combination with a fan-body consisting of a folding web connected with a central rotat- ing head joui-naled between the arms of a hollow handle, a spring an'anged within said hollow handle and having a band passing over the cen- tral rotating head and connected with the fan- body. 3. The combination of a fan-body con- sisting of a folding web attached to a central rotatmg head, joumaled in two arms of a hollow handle, and provided at its ends with rigid strips with a spring arranged in said handle and provided with a band passing over the rotating head and connected with the hinged strip of the _ fan-body. 3. The combi-

nation of a fan-handle constructed with upward- ly projecting arms, a fan- body consisting of a cen- tral rotating head hung between the arms of the handle, a circular folding web, and of rigid strips which are hinged to the central head and fitted into pockets on the oppo- site ends of the folding web, one of such strips being also connected to the handle and the other to a spring for spreading the folding web, and a stop adapted to hold the web shut against the ac- tion of the spring.

REISSUES. No. 9,503. Blank Book.— Ira Reynolds, Daj-ton, Ohio, assignor, by mesne assignments, to Lucius D. Reynolds. Original No., 154,873, dated June 22, 1875.

CHATTEL MORTGAGES.

[In the appended list R. signifies a renewal of a pre- existing mortgage; B. S., bill of sale; and Real, a mortgage on real estate.]

NEW YORK CITY. Mortgagor. Amount.

H. Dohm (R.) $6,000

F. H. Jones 200

S. W. Twining 2,300

Day & Batchelor 1,500

Edwin Ives 279

Henry Manneek .3,000

NEW YORK STATE. Esther Cohn, Albany (R.) 301

EASTERN STATES.

F. P. Fairfield, Boston, Mass. (B. S.) 1T5

Alfred S. Bm-bank, Plymouth, Mass. (R.) 3,500

Jacob Almosino, Boston, Mass 515

J. H. BufEord's Sons, Boston, Mass 12,000

Walter H. Dunbar, Boston, Mass 600

Elberter Gertz, Boston, Mass. (B. S.) 175

WESTERN STATES.

Joseph Hadger, Detroit, Mich. (R.) 730

G. F. Voightman, St. Louis, Mo 400

Will B. Tomllnson, Ironton, 0 650

Geo. Feuchtlng, Sr., Portsmouth, 0 500

John W. Robson, Mazo Manie, Wis 100

J. S. Stanger, Denver, Col 500

Frank Roehr, Chicago, 111 800

Samuel Kenney, Moline, ni 5,300

Note.— The statement that Eaton & Conler, Lin- coln, Neb., had executed a mortgage for $2,500 is said to be incoiTect. Webster Eaton, proprietor of the Lincoln Globe, sold Mr. Conler a half interest in his business and took a mortgage therefor. This mortgage he still holds.

THE AMEEIOAI>r STATIOISTEE.

PERFECTED STYLOGRAFIC.

The original and genuine Pen. Warranted the best made. Thirteen Patents granted to A. T. CROSS, the last, June 2g, 1880, being

the most important and giving the name Perfected. All cuts are exact size

MAXIMUM, — Holds most ink of any pen made ; tires the hand less than smaller barrels. Fits Rambler's Pocket. Same price as Long.

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LONG. — The famous Desk Pen. Extra long. Holds most ink, except the Maximum.

SHORT.— Most

widely known and sold heretofore; but Maxi- mum is better for desk

Thirteen patents granted; seven more applied for ; more genuine improvements ; better record ; more styles; larger stock; more thoroughly protected by patents than all rivals combined.

It^°See Descriptive Circulars.

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GIANT, with Cord and Gold Ring, same price as Short.

VEST GIANT, Plain, - - »a.50. All Styles up to $4.00.

This Miniature Cut is for Agents" Cards,

_^ or Hambler's Pccket,

'y^^gk Giant for Vest Pocket &,,^f— =^ or Cord. So this will ' be largely superseded.

Dealers and agents supplied with wood, glass and paper signs, placards, circulars, leaflets and cuts. We make both largest and smallest Pens, both of which will have all new improvements.

It^"See Descriptive Circulars.

^r- VEST GIANT. — The Cheapest PERFECTED Pen made.

Newspaper Advertisements, &c., Ac, &c.

SOLE AGENTS FOR THE WORLD,

Readers & Writers Economy Co.,

25 to 33 Franklin St., Boston; 4 Bond St., New York; 38 Madison St., Chicago.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.

First and Highest Award Given

HIGHEST AWARD GIVEN AT

Paris (Prance), - - - 1878. Philadelphia, - - - 1876. ^6vr York, - - 1865-69-75.

HIGHEST AWARD GIVEN AT

Boston, - - - - 1374.

Cincinnati, - _ _ 1879.

Detroit, _ _ _ i879

AT CINCINNATI EXPOSITION, 1880, A SILVER MEDAL,

The Highest and Only A^ward given for "Writing Inks.

CARTER'S Writing Fluids, Inks and Mucilage

Have never failed to take the Highest Award when Exhibited for Competition. 1^" During a recent canvass of 30,279 Banks and Leading Business Houses in the principal cities of the United States, more of CARTER'S INKS were found in use than all other American Inks combined.

BOSTON, i CARTER, DINSMORE & CO., [new york.

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THE AMEKICAI^ STATIONER

RAILROAD

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COMMERCIAL

I HESE goods are put up in bulk, each box containing a pound, thereby saving tlie expense of putting them up in gross and great ■*■ gross packages, and are designed for use by parties consuming large quantities. These goods are very popular with STATIOJJERS DEALING with LARGE CORPORATIONS, &c.

TIEZE SIISEIS ..£i^Tt:E: .^^S r'OIjUOTT^T-S :

Elastic Bands.

Nos. 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32. 33, O'/. Oyi, O^X, OO'X, 00-4, 003-/, ooox, 000>^, OOOJ^, OOOOX, OOOOK, OOOOJ./.

Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 50.

Elastic Rings.

p. O. Box 1337.

Z. IDEI_i.^:iSrO, Boston., nvwdlass.

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First — A Smaller Air Tube, allowing more space for the ink, and ren- dering the operation of filling easier and less frequent.

Second— The Manner of Fastening the Needle, not to the air tube where it wou d be in danger of being bent or injured every time the pen was nlled, but in the point, where it is not so exposed.

. , Third— The Protection of the Spring by a silver casing, preventing the ink from clogging its action. ^

JVewYorU Olty, 169 JBroad-way

W. WINTHROP, Agent

Boston, Mass., 890 Washington Street:

L. E. DUNLAP, Agent.

BRANCH OFFICES IN THE FOLLOWING CITIES:

Fourth— The Duplex Interchangeable Point Section, furnishing great facility in cleaning the pen.

Fifth— The Ease with which Repairs can be Made. The needle being in the point, it is not necessary to send the whole pen to the factory, but any dealer can supply a new point. .i ■ j

SiXTH-Freedom from Legal DifQcnlties. The New Stylographic Pen is manufactured under the patent controlling the use of an air tube in a Fountain Pen, and it is therefore free from legal comphcations

Philadelphia, Pa., 1103 Chestnut Street: W. J. BONING, Agent.

Cliioago, m., 156 IVIadison St. i

H. A. TAYLOR, Agent.

Detroit, Mich., cor. Woodward Av. & Clifford St.

F. H. DEAKE & CO., Agents.

London, (England), 331 High Holbom, W. C.

C. W. ROBINSON, Agent.

OSCAR STRASBURGER & CO.,

(Successors to STRASBURGER, PFEIFFEK & CO.,)

443 & 4=4.5 Broadway, IN'ew York,

lUPORTBRS OP THE

CELEBRATED BRAND ^ SLATE PENCILS.

INSURANCEBROKERS

ISa BROADWAT,

NEW YORK .

INSURANCE EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES IN SOUND COMPANIES, ON ALL CLASSES OF BOTLDINGS.

Paner lyiili Insurance a Specialty,

THE AMEEIOAK" STATIONER.

A. J. FISHER, 24 Vesey Street, New York.

CannSO ¥a.lsntiQSS. — ■'^"^ ready, in doz. and gross pkgs., and $5, $10, $15, and $25 cartons.

Standard Yalentines.— ^" $^-5o. $5. $10 and $25 lots.

COMIC YALENTINES.-^^-<—

ORDINARY COMICS.— No. i, Males, 144 kinds; No. 2, Females. 144 kinds; No. 3, Matrimonial, 72 kinds ; No. 4, Trades, 72 kinds. Price, 30c. per gross ; by mail, 45c.

MAMMOTH COMICS.— No. i, 48 kinds; price, 75c. per gross. No. 2, 48 kinds ; by mail, $1.

MASTODON COMICS.— A new line of Long Comics, 48 kinds, New Subjects. Photo- engraved from crayon drawings, they have all the softness of lithographs. Delicately painted by hand, they present the pictorial effect of fashion-plates. Their two-line verses possess the pith of satire. In every particular they will be found to be the finest line of Comic Valentines published in America. Price, $1.50 per gross ; by mail, $1.90.

WILLIAM MANN,

Mannfacturer of Umi Paper anil Boofe.

MANET'S MANN'S MANN'S MANN'S MANN'S

FAKOHMENT, EAILEOAD, ■WHITE LINEN, -WHITE COMMEIICIAL, PERPETTXALLT MOIST,

Old Reliable, B-Jiff. Tello'w— Best Kno-wn. Has not its Superior. Ne'w Article— Olieap. Al-ways Beady.

^i~ 'f rade supplied, as lo>v l€ not lo-»ver t]a.a.n any oftered..

SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW.

(PATENTED. JOLl; 1:1, laSj.)

e. BARTON & CO., Wlanfrs (Sole) .Agents

79 Milk Si., Boston. Mass This Combined Postal Scale, Desk Ruler and 16-inch Rule is the most convenient article tor desk use ever invented. Tt supplies the need of the several articles and only occupies the space of a ruler. Does not require to be '■et aside when not in use and there is neither balancing material to drop out nor springs to becnme injured hy accident and thereby make the =^cale variable. Being sealed accurately and tested when manufactured, it is always true. It gives the weight in ounces and fractions the same as any scale, but its Oreat Merit lies in its computing the postage required on any class of mail matter at the same time. Its low price m ikes it readil.y salable and its many flattering indorsements guarantee its accurateness and utility.

Thos. L. James, Postmaster of New York, writes : "It is ingenious, accurate ; ought to have a place on ©very desk."

^°" Retail price 75 cents. Supplied to the trade at reasonable discounts. Should be kept in ilie stock of every stationer and hardware dealer. Send for descriptive circular and price list. Manufactured by The St. Johnsbury Scale Co. r^^ Dealers Supplied by

EDWARDIKIMPTON . . - - New Tork.'T::; 1 T. FITZWILLIAM & CO. - - - New Orleans, JUL. LYON & CO. - - - - Philadelphia, I WIESTER^& CO. . - - - Sam Fbamoisoo.

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U. S. TABLET and TICKET CO.,

170 South Clark St., Chicago.

COPYING PRESSES

ALL SIZES and E\ ERl \ IRIETY OF FINISH. Lowest Prices aud Discounts to the Trade. Illustrated Catalogues to be had upon application to C. WHITCOMB &"CO., Mfi-s., Worcester, Mass Mention the American Stationer.

J.&T.A.EAISBEOK, Electrotypers & StereotyJDers,

Electrotypes Mounted on Wood or Metal, ■ No. 74 BEEKMAN STREET. MEW YORK.

THE AMERIOAJ^ STATIONER.

All new goods and designs which ai'e not, strictly speaking, "Novelties" will he noticed under this head. The trade are requested to forward descriptions with samples in order to secure proper notice.

J. J. Shuart, publisher, La Crosse, Wis., has sold out.

Theo. L. Eisliag, publisher of the Newark (Del.) Ledger, is dead.

Price, Jones & Co., printers, Memphis, Term., have dissolved partnership.

P. S. Bidwell, bookseller, Groton (Mystic River), Conn., has been burned out.

The stock of Emanuel Dessauer, dealer in no- tions, Belleville, III. , has been attached.

Geo. P. Richardson, pubhsher of the Herald, Thomastou, Me. , has sold out to Fuller & Jones.

Frank S. Burton, pubhsher of the Independent, Midland, Mich., has sold out to Cressy & Beards- ley.

The Philadelphia Premium Book Company (C. M. GObert), Philadelphia, Pa., is selling out at auction.

A. R. Blacklock, dealer in paper and printer's stock, Baltimore, Md., has changed his style to A. B. Blacklock & Co.

B. H. Thayer & Co. , wholesale dealers in pa- per, Boston, Mass., have dissolved partnership. L. HoUingsworth & Co. continue.

The Southern Radway News Company, Louis- ville, Ky. , has increased its authorized cajrital to $300,000, with the jirivilege of increasing it to $1,000,000.

Wm. Fleischaker and Joseph L. Newburger have been admitted to the fu-m of S. W. New- burger & Co., wholesale dealers ui notions, Louisville, Ky.

John H. Ammon has retired from, and T. B. Tlcknor has been admitted to, the firm of James R. Osgood & Co., publishere and heliotype printers, Boston, Mass.

Hermou GrifBn, of Hermon Griffin & Sons, dealers in bookbindei-s' materials. New York, is dead. Edward P. and Charles P. Griffin con- tinue under the old style.

The fli-m of Perkins & Goodwin, wholesale paper dealers, of this city, has admitted Prank Squier and J. Fred. Ackerman. The style has been changed to Perkins, Goodwin & Co.

Charles J. Cohen, Philadelphia, has issued a notice that all accounts in future are to be net. The prices, however, of all goods have been re- duced, so that the trade purchasing from this house will secure lower figures than heretofore.

Local gossip says that J. R. Dayton & Co. , Quiucy, m., have one of the largest and best book and stationery stores in this section of the coimtry. This firm also deals in all grades of writing and wi-apping papei-s.

The Holyoke Glazed Paper Works have got started. The company has decided to put up all of its papers 500 sheets to the ream. This is a good decision. Samples of the glazed paper turned out from these works have been for- warded. They are excellent in color and finish.

The J. W. Butler Paper Company, Chicago, sends its New Year greeting on a handsome, bevel edged, tinted card, having the device of a bell ringing ui the Happy New Year, and be- neath it the expression of the comphments of the season. The card is inclosed in a tasty envelope with an embossed scroll iu colors on the flap.

Hasbrouck & Watson, 51 Nassau street, this city, have their new catalogue now ready. It contains twenty-four pages and is handsomely gotten up m every respect. It embraces a line of goods, either manufactured or controlled by them, that are sure to have a very large sale ; in fact, each article is in itself a business. It is evident that they must do a large trade, as every article on their list is of standard quahty. The fu'm is ambitious to handle oidy the best of any article in its line, and the trade wiU do well to interview it when in quest of anything new and good. The trade should send for this cata- logue.

The Dixon Crucible Company, manufacturer of lead pencils, &e. , suspended on Tuesday. The liabilities are given at $1,000,000, and the assets are said to be. nearly equal to that amoimt. The suspension, it is thought, ^'ill only be tem- porary, and it is believed that the creditors will be paid in full. The suspension was caused by the failure of Fowler, Crampton & Co. , a house dealing in East India goods, which holds a large amount of the Dixon Crucible Company's paper. Edward F. C. Yoimg has been appointed re- ceiver of the company.

C. A. Dexter, Sedalia, Mo., doubtless found the stationery trade very good last year. In a long list of improvements made in Sedaha last year and printed in the Democrat of December 26, he is credited with having put up a two story brick store 3.5x90x16, with plate glass front, &c. One secret of his success is that he advertises, the columns of the Democrat attesting his enterprise in this respect.

G. H. Ploto, representing Cassell, Petter & Galpin, Kamak & Co., Ph. Hake, Marcus Ward & Co. , and Alex. Agar, starts this week for his usual trip throughout the South. His friends are invited to take note of this.

Morton, Phillips & Bulmer, Montreal, have forwarded their monthly sheet calendar for 1881. It is neat and well printed, and has on the back some serviceable information as to postal charges in the Dominion.

The Stationer thanks its Toronto corre- spondent for a copy of Grip's Almanac for 1881. This gives the comic side of Canadian meteoro- logical vaticinations, chronology, a.strology, &c.

The fli-m of Nagle, Cook & Ewing, dealers in paper hanging's, Philadelphia, Pa., has been dis- solved by the withdrawal of George P. Nagle. Remaining partners continue.

Attention is called to the advertisement of E. P. Coby & Co. , in which they ofller the remain- ing few thousand of their daily pad calendars at a reduced price.

A, J, Holman & Co,, publishers, printere and binders, Philadelphia, Pa,, have admitted as partnei-s E, P,, A, J, Jr,, W. A. and J. N. Hol- man.

Martin & Wm. H. Nixon, paper manufact- urers, Philadelphia, Pa., have been partly bm-ned out. Loss $.50,000 ; partly insm-ed.

J. S. Wilhams & Co., printers, Philadelphia, Pa. , have admitted J. G. Shreve to partnership, under the style of Williams & Shreve.

The style of B. G. Hale & Co., paper manu- facturers, &c. , this city, has been changed to D. S. Walton & Co.

Emil Selig has withdi-awn from the fii'm of M. Selig & Co. , dealers in notions, Philadelphia. Pa,

Golder & Unduch, dealers in paper hangings, Baltimore, Md. , have dissolved partnership.

J. C. C. Whaley, pubhsher of the Olinton Democrat. Lock Haven, Pa., is dead.

0. P. Moore, printer, Nashua, N. H., has been burned out.

Wm. Pool, pubhsher, Niagara, N. Y., has been succeeded by Peter Porter.

B. Quinn, publisher of the Journal, Osakis, Minn. , has been burned out.

A. B. Bowman, pubhsher of the Sullii-an Re- view, Dushore, Pa. , has sold out.

A. M. Parker, publisher of the Monitor, Cali- fornia, Mo. , has been burned out.

Mrs. Rachel Kanton, dealer in notions, Day- ton, O. , has been closed out by the sheriff.

Wm. Beach and the firm of Cobb & Wright, printers, Minneapolis, Mum., have been bui-ned out.

The stock of Sprague & Son, pubhshere of the Kennebec Journal, Augusta, Me., has been attached.

The Advance Printing Office, printere, Phila- delphia, Pa. , has dissolved partnerehip. Charles A. Cabrera continues.

Ellis, Ayres & Co., jobbei's in notions, Phila- delphia, Pa., have dissolved partnership. W. G. Elhs settles all accounts.

E. Wells Sackett & Brothers, s'tationei's. New York, have dissolved partnership. E. Wells Sackett & Rankin succeed.

W. C. Cowan, with M. A. Reay & Co. , has just recovered from a severe illness of two months' duration, and is again at work.

Alex. M. Alexander has retired from the firm of Alexander Brothers, dealere in fancy goods. New York city. Business will be continued un- der the old style.

The firm of W. T, Barker & Co., dealers in paper and twine, Boston, Mass., has been dis- solved by the retirement of O. D. Forbes. The style remains imehanged.

Wm. T. Harris has been aduutted to an inter- est in the firm of George S. HaiTis & Son, prmters and hthographei-s, Philadelphia, Pa. The style is George S. Han-is & Sons.

1. H. Hamburger is now ready with an excel- lent hue of Christmas and New Year's cards. Samples of rehef pictm-es by the most celebrated makere are also shown bv this house.

Edward M. David & Co, , wholesale dealers in notions, Philadelphia, Pa,, have dissolved part- nership, A new firm has been formed under the style of David, Key.ser, Rheinhold & Co.

The reported failure of J. S. Taft, Waco, Texas, and of his offering to settle at fifty cents on the dollar, is incorrect. The standing of Mr. Taft is vouched for by some of the leading houses in the trade in this cit}'.

Hart, Rawlinson & Co, , Toronto, Canada, had a fuU and attractive list of novelties for the hoh- days. Among these were some things not com- mon here, and of which only the description in- duces the belief that thej' must have been charm- ing in fancy and execution.

The opening of the schools after the hohdays has given an impetus to the bushiess ui school bags, B, Fideau, 16 Beekman street, is in re- ceipt of quite a number of good ordere from the wholesale trade for his "Unparalleled" school bags, and invites the attention of the trade to his announcement of these goods in another colunm.

WiUy WaUach is sole agent for Raphael Tuck's birthday, Easter and text cards, samples of which have been received, and are now ready for inspection. Mr. Tuck has secm-ed all of the good designs which competed for prizes at his recent prize exhibition in London, and promises

THE AMEEICAN STATIONER.

to issue next season the " best and largest collec- tion of Christmas and New Year cards ever published."

Allen & Wilmarth, booksellers, of this city, have dissolved partnership.

J. S. Penn, San Antonio, Texas, is offering to settle at fifty cents on the dollar.

W. E. Davles, of Thomasville, Ga., is trying to compromise at forty cents on the dollar.

C. H. Noyes, of Noyes, Smith & Co., im- porters of notions, &c. , New York city, is dead.

Charles M. Taber, of Charles Taber & Co., New Bedford, Mass., was in town during the week.

E. O. Goodwin, dealer in fancy goods, Ports- mouth, N. H. , is advertised to be sold out by the sheriff.

Attention is called to the revision in the prices of Prang's valentines, as quoted this week. See advei-tisment.

Fred. A. Baggs has been admitted to the fli-m of Carter, Stewart & Co., dealers in notions. New York citj^

W. I. Mai-tin, of Samuel Ray nor & Co., has been confined to his house for a week or ten days, owing to throat troubles.

C. W. Barnes, paper dealer. New York, has admitted T. R. Barnes as partner, under the style of C. W. Barnes & Co.

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. have placed on the market new pictm'es of Sarah Bernhardt in different positions. They are in great demand.

Myers Brothers are now very busy preparing for the spring trade, and expect in a few days a large consignment of De La Rue's handsomest designs in valentines.

H. Riddle & Co., Quincy, lU., added a full line of toys to their china and glass trade, owing to the holidays, and propose hereafter to keep a full stock of new goods of this description.

Ch. Lorilleux & Co., Paris, have sent The Stationeb their daily pad calendar for 1881. This is styled the the " Bibliographie de I'lm- primerie" and justifies its name, as each leaf con- tains bibUographical memoranda both interest- ing and valuable.

Slote & Janes, 140 Nassau street, this city, have forwarded specimens of theii" card calen- dar and daily memoranda for 1881. These are in their usual good style. The firm publishes them for the use and convenience of their cus- tomer, and don't sell them.

H. H. Shepard, Kansas City, Mo. , issued a con- densed list of holiday offerings, together with his announcement for the holiday season, the same being printed on handsome, steel engraved, folded cards. Mr. Shepard makes a specialty of fine stationery and engraved work.

Jansen, McClurg & Co. , Chicago, will publish this month "Familiar Talks on Enghsh Litera- ture, a Manual Embracing the Great Epochs of English Literature from the English Conquest of Britain, 449, to the Death of Walter Scott, 1833," by Mrs. Abby Sage Richardson; and "Music Study in Germany," by Miss Amy Fay.

Attention is called to an advertisement in an- other column of some very nice stone front houses offered for sale by a well known and rep- utable builder. These houses have features which it is thought will specially commend them to the favor of the trade, whose good taste has become famous. Any stationer wanting to buy a home or to invest the profits of the holiday trade in good property, may find it advanta- geous to look at the houses.

Car Lots Shipped Direct from Mill, a Specialty.

MARSEILLES PAPER GOMP'Y,

straw. Bogus Rag, Manilla and Hardware,

Roofing, Building, Sheatliiug, Carpet Lining

iviCills at ItviEarseilles, Illim.ois

Nos. 117 Sc 119 Lake Street, Chicag-o, 111.

PAUL P. HAYWARD, Secretary.

" Samples and Prices sent on application.

Entered according to Act of Congres-? in th^ year.s 1873 and 1874, by D. B Waggener, in the Office o( Librarian of Congress, at Washington, \ssigned to Wm. M. Christy's Sons Feb. 17. 1879.

Improved Trial Balance Books.

No Set of Books Complete Without One. PRICE tlST:

Book No. 1 (for 600 accounts— 12 months) $1.75

Book No. 2 (for 1000 accounts— 12 months) 2 50

Boolj No. 3 (for 2000 accounts- 12 months) 4.00

Book No. 4 (tor 500 accounts- two periods of 6 months each, or 1000 accounts- one period of 8 months'), 2.00 Book No. 5 (for 1000 accounts— two periods of 6 months each, or2000 account^— one period of 6 mon* hs), .'idl In estimating the number of accounts that each book will accommodate, i*". is contemplated that every OTHER LINE will be Used. Hence it will be understood that each book contains twice as many lines a« tlie number of accounts apportioned to it. B^Liberal Discount to the Trade.

WM. M. CHRISTY'S SONS, Publishers, Philadelphia, Pa.

JOHN HOLLAND,

-MANUFACTURER OF-

Gold Pens, Pencil Cases,

GOLD TOOTHPICKS AND FINE PENHOLDEES,

IVo. It* 'Wes't Fourtti Street, Cincinnati, Oliio.

Centennial Medal given by Judges on Awards for " Great Elasticity and GENERAL EXCELLENCE of GOLD PENS."

Price Us^and Catalogue i j^£ COUNT BEOS., San Francisco, 'Wholesale Agt's for the Pacific States.

Waltbam and Sandusky

CRAYONS.

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nmm crmon m slite co.,

No. 39 Day Street, New York.

School, Noiseless, Pencil-Holding and Log Slates.

SLATE PENCILS, SCHOOL BAGS, ERASERS,

Aud other School Specialties.

■ Price Lists furnished on Application.

JAMES O. SHAW. Pres.

P. B. WYCKOFF, Treas.

Blank Book Manufacturers.

Address, 83 & 85 DUANE ST., NEW YORK.

THE AMEEICAI^ STATIOl^EE.

DIRECTORY.

Cards under this heading will be charged for at rate of $10 per annum for each card.

Advertising Cards.

DANDO, THOMAS S., & CO., 307 Walnut street, PhUa- delpMa, Pa.

Archery and Lawn Tennis.

HOESMAJSr, E. I., 80 and 82 WiUiam street, N. Y.

Artisfs' and Drawing IVIaterials.

ABBOTT, A. H., & CO.

147 State St., Chicago, 111.

JANENTZKY&CO.,

1135 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

RATNOLDS, C. T., & CO., Wholesale, N. Y.

Art Publishers.

BUFFORD'S SONS, J. H.,

Boston, Mass.

PEANG, L.. & CO., Boston, Mass.: 38 Bond St., New Yorli:; and 1110 Walnut St., Philadelphia.

TABEE, CHAS., & CO., New Bedford, Mass.

Salesrooms, 28 Bond St.. N. Y.

Blanl< Book Covers.

EICHTEE, H. F. (Patent Eemovable), Blank Books, &c. Cincinnati, O.

Blank Book Manufacturers.

BOOEUM & PEASE, 88, 30, 33 and U Reade St., N. Y.

EVANS & GEDDES,

51 and 53 Blaiden Lane, N. Y.

PREBLE, J. Q., & CO.,

54 Fi-anklln St., N. Y.

PRICE, THOS. W., CO., 505 Minor st..PhiladelpMa, Pa. Blotter Tablets " M «t H."

ROBINSON, J. S., Sole Manufactui-er, United States and Canada. Cor. Liberty and Greenwich sts., N.Y.

Bookbinders.

WATERS, W., & SON, Patent Daily Calenders,

103 Fulton St., N.Y.

Bookbinders' Machinery.

HICKOK, W. O.,

Harrisburg, Pa.

HOWARD IRON WORKS,

Buffalo, N. Y.

SANBORN, GEO. H.,

35 Beekman St., N. Y.

SHERIDAN, T. W. & C. B.,

25 Centre St., N. Y.

Bookbinders' Materials.

GARNAR, THOS., & CO., 181 WJUiam st., N. Y.

GANE BROTHERS,

106 Duane St., N. Y.

GRIFFIN, H., & SONS, .54 and .56 Duane St., N. Y.

Book Covers.

MARTIN TAYLOR, (Adjustable Self -Fastening), Buffalo, N. Y.

Cards— Blank and Visiting.

BECK, CHARLES, M) Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

COLLINS, A. M., SON, & CO.,

Philadelphia, Pa.

HAKE, PHILIP,

155 William St., N.Y.

HUDSON VALLEY PAPER CO.,.

530 and 522 Broadway, Albany, N. Y.

Cards— Playing.

MAUGER, V. E., & PETRIE, 110 Reade St., N. Y. Card Board Manufacturers.

TRIER, S., & SON,

190 WilUam St., N. Y.

CLARKE, FRIEND, FOX & CO.,

150 and 153 Clark st., Chicago, 111.

McHUGH, P. P., Blank Cards, 51 Ann St., N. Y.

Copying Books-

MURPHY'S SONS, W. F.,

Pliiladelphia, Fa.

Copying Presses.

SHRIVER, T., & CO.,

333 East 56th St., N. Y.

TATUM, SAMUEL C, & CO.,

Cincinnati, O.

Decalcomanie.

PAiM & FECHTELER, 403 Broadway, N. Y.

118 Main St., Cincinnati, O. 55 Lasalle st., Chicago, 111.

Decorative Leaves, &c.

U. S. TABLET AND TICKET CO., Novelties in Fancy Cut Cards, 170 South Clark St., Chicago.

Engravers.

WILTSHIRE & CLEMENT,

78 Nassau St., N.Y.

Eyelet Machines.

LIPMAN, HYMEN L.,

51 South 4th St., PhUa.

Envelope Manufacturers.

BERLIN & JONES ENVELOPE CO.,

134 and 136 WilHam St., N. Y.

HILL, W. H.,

Worcester, Mass.

LOCKWOOD MFG. CO., 255 & 259 S. 8d St., Phila., Pa.

PAYNE, W. E., & CO.,

i to 8 Home St., Cincinnati, O.

PREBLE, J. Q., & CO.,

.54 FranMin St., N. Y.

REAY, M. A., & CO.,

77 John St., N.Y.

Fancy Goods and Notions.

STEASBURGEE, OSCAR, & CO., 443 and 445 Broadway, N. Y.

Fancy Goods— Velvet and Leather.

ANTHONY, E. & H. T., & CO., 591 Broadway, N. Y.

Gilt and Bevel Edge Card Gilding.

BARNUM & CO., Visiting and Panel Cards a Spe- cialty, 43 Ann St., N. Y.

Globes.

ANDREWS, A. H., & CO., Chicago, 111., and 19 Bond St., N. Y.— Globes, 3, 5, 6, 8, 13, 18 and 30 in. diam.

NIMS, H. B., & CO., Globes, 5, 6, 10, 12, 16 and 30 in. diameter. Send for Catalogue. Troy, N. Y.

Gum Labels and Seals.

DENNISON MANUFACTURING CO., 21 Milk St., Boston; 198 Broadway, N. Y.; 630 Chestnut St., Philadelphia; 103 Madison st., Chicago; 143 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 409 Washington ave., St. Louis.

Ink and Mucilage Manufacturers.

LOCKWOOD, BROOKS & CO., Inks and Mucilage— full lines. Boston, Mass.

Leather Back and Side Titles.

cox. A. J., & CO., Clark and Adams sts., Chicago, 111.

Martin's Interest and Average Tables.

DAEEOW, E. (Mailed for $3), Books and Stationery, Bochester, N. Y.

Metal-Bodied Rubber Type.

SMITH, E. H., & CO., Proprietors of Exclusive Pat- ents and Sole Manufactm-ers, Springfield, Mass.

Mourning Borderer,

BALMAIN, G.,

76 Wihiamst., N. Y.

Numbering, Perforating and Paging.

MOORE & WARREN (Estimates cheerfully given),

57 John St., N. Y.

Paper.

ACME STATIONERY AND PAPER CO., 117 Fulton St., Manilla, Writing, Parchment & Copying Papers.

GOODMAN & SCHANCK (Card Board and Cut Cai-ds), 165 Wilham st.., N. Y.

Paper Bags.

G. J. MOFFAT, 17!) St. John St., New Haven, Conn.

Paper Box and Paper Cutting Machinery.

BECK, CHARLES, 609 Chestnut St., PhUa., Pa.

HOWARD IRON WORKS, Buffalo', N. Y.

Paper— Blotting.

MILLER & FLINN, Fine Flat Writing and Book Pa- per (Nonpareil), 33 Beekman St., N. Y.

Papeis— Fancy.

BECK, CHARLES,

609 Chestnut st., PhUa., Pa.

WHITMAN, R. (Scrap Book Prctm-es), -^

126 North Fourth st., Philadelphia, Pa.

Paper Manufacturers.

CLARKE, FEIEND, FOX & CO. (Writing, Book, News and Wrapping), 150 & 152 Clark st., Chicago, lU.

OWEN PAPER CO. (Writing and Bond),

Housatonic, Mass.

VAN KIRK, J. H. (Agent Keith Paper Company),

29 Beekman st., N. Y.

WHITING PAPEE CO. (Writmg), Holyoke, Mass.

Paper and Paper Boards.

HEWITT, C. B., & BRO.,

48 Beekman St., N. Y.

Paper Ruling, Cutting and Eyeletting.

KISSAM, -B. a!, 35 Beekman St., N. Y.

Pen Manufacturers— Steel.

THEO. L. WARRINGTON,

Philadelphia, Pa.

Pen Manufacturers— Gold.

AIKIN, LAMBERT & CO.,

23 Maiden lane, N. Y.

FOLEY, JOHN,

2 Astor House, N. Y.

HOLLAND, JOHN, Gold Pencil Cases and Gold Tooth Picks, Cincimiati, O.

Picture Frames.

PEIRCE & BUSHNELL, All sizes of Frames, Mats, Photographs and Easels, 63 Duane st., N. Y.

Printers' Supplies.

CLARKE, FEIEND, FOX & CO. (Printing Inks), 150 and 153 Clarke St., Chicago, 111.

Rubber Stamps.

SPRINGFIELD RUBBER TYPE CO., Mfr. of Elft)- ber Hand Stamps, Springfield, Mass.

School Memorandum Books.

CHBISTEY, A., Books and Stationery, Buffalo, N. Y. Scrap Book Pictures.

BECK, CHARLES,

609 Chestnut St., PhUa., Pa.

HAMBURGER, M.,

306 Broadway, N. Y.

GEO. WATEESTON & SONS, 56 Hanover st., Edin- burgh, and 9 Eose st., London, E. C.

Sheep and Goat Leather.

BOCKWELL, J. S., & CO. 101 & 103 Duane St., N. Y.

Slates.

CASKIE & EMACK, Slatlngton, Pa.

16 Beekman street, N. Y.

McDowell, E. M. (Patent Slates), Slatington, Pa.

PRATT, D. C,

16 New Church street, N. Y.

Slates and Embossed Goods.

EMBOSSING COMPANY, THE, Wire-bound Slates, Dominoes, Checkers, Alphabet Blocks, Albany, N.Y,

Slates and Slate Pencils.

AMERICAN SLATE PENCIL CO., 10 Beekman, N. Y. Stationers' Specialties.

Send for Catalogues and Price Lists. DENNISON MANUFACTURING CO., 21 Milk St., Boston; 198 Broadway, N. Y. ; 630 Chestnut St., Philadelphia; 102 Madison St., Chicago; 143 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 409 Washington ave., St. Louis.

Tag Manufacturers.

DENNISON MANUFACTURING CO., 21 Milk St., Boston; 198 Broadway, N. Y. ; 6.30 Chestnut St., Philadelphia; 102 Madison st., Chicago; 143 Walnut St., Cincinnati; 409 Washington ave., St. Louis.

HAKE, PH.

155 WiUiam St., N. Y.

LOCITWOOD MFG. CO., 255 & 259 S. 3d St., PhUa., Pa.

ST. LOUIS TAG AND CARD FACTORY'. The only Factory West of New York. Tags of every de- scription. 413 & 415 Christy ave., St. Louis, Mo.

Stationers' Hardware.

SMITH, J. O., MFG. CO., 51 John St., N. Y.

J. F. MURCH, Agent. .

Stationers— Importers and Jobbers.

AGAR., ALEXANDER,

110 WUMam St., N. Y.

BROWN & SANSON,

39 Mm-ray st., N. Y.

GLASS, .D. W., & CO.,

Baltimore, Md.

MAUGER, V. E., & PETRIE; 110 Reade St., N. Y.

SHIPMAN, ASA L., & SONS, 10 Mm-ray St., N. Y.

WALLACH, WILLY',

4 Beekman st., N. Y.

WARD, MARCUS, & CO.,

PhUadelphia, Pa.

Stationers' Novelties— Patented.

PHILA. NOVELTY MFG. CO., 831 Cherry st., PhUa., Pa.— Foimtaln Pens, Paper Fasteners, &c., &c.

Toys and Games.

JOHNSTON, G. R..

43 & 45 Barclay St., N. Y.

JUDD, ORANGE, COMPANY, Sole General Agents CrandaU's Blocks, Toys & Games, 245 Broadway, N.Y.

LYMAN & CURTISS, 33 MuiTay and 37 Warren sts., N.Y., Manufacturers of Toys, Games and Novelties.

PRIOR & HILGENBEEG, 313 W. Baltimore st. and 43 & 44 German st., Baltimore, Md.

STRASBUEGER, OSCAR, & CO.,

' 443 & 445 Broadway, N. Y.

WEIDMANN, A., & CO.,

248 Grand St., N. T.

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10x13, 20x24 "

8x18, 20x28 "

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For Price Lists and Discounts

9x22 10x24 10x28

TURNSR & HARRISON'S

Standard steel pen

r.lanufa> tory and Warehouse,

Twelfth and liuttonwood

Sts., Philail«"li>l.in.

Samples and Price List on Application.

Oim Leading Sttles.

No. 39 Falcon No. 76 Swan No. 303 Legal Medium Stul

No. 57 Commeicial No 707 Bank Falcon No. 307 Brond Still:

No. 49 Bank No. 405 Engrossing No. 103 E. Finn

No. 504 Beaded School Pen.

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All sizes, from smallest to the largest in use. AH styles, from lowest priced to the most elaborate finish.

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VALUE OF IMPORTS OF PAPER, BOOKS, &c.,

AT THE PORT OF NEW YORK, For the "Week Ended December 31, 1880.

Books

Newspapers . . Engravings . . .

Ink

Lead Pencils. Slate Pencils . .

Paper

Steel Pens —

Stationery —

Totals

143	$17,201
.32	1,847
23	10,917
40	1,728
3	558
9	250
1:M	14,7&4
5	6,405
4	375

$54,065

VALUE OF EXPORTS OF PAPER, BOOKS AND STATIONERY

FROM NEW YORK TO FOREIGN PORTS, Fob the Week Ended December .31, 1880.

Paper, reams

Paper, pkgs

Paper, cases

Books, eases

Stationery, cases. Totals

5,030	$1,484
1,772	5,731
34	3,998
70	5,437
89	4,526

?21,176

STATIONERY EXPORTS FROM NEW YORK,

From December 28, 18.S0, to January 4, 1881.

BOOKS, oases, to Dutch West Indies, 3 ; to Ham- burg, 3; to Bremen, 1; to Antwerp, 1; to Gibraltar, 10 ; to Ai'gentine Republic, 1 ; to China, 1 ; to United States of Colombia, 4; to Liverpool, 35; to London, 3; to Glasgow, 8.

PAPER, to Dutch West Indies, 12 pkgs. ; to Danish West Indies, 1,030 rms., 23 pkgs. ; to Havre, 578 pkgs. ; to Argentine Republic, 8 cs. ; to Venezuela, 3 cs. ; to Cuba, 500 rms., 16 pkgs.; to Mexico, 65 pkgs.; to Porto Rico, 1,039 pkgs. ; to Brazil, 3,500 rms. ; to Uni- ted States of Colombia, 37 pk,gs. ; to Liverpool, 32 cs. ; to London, 1 cs.

STATIONERY, cases, to Hamburg, 8; to Havi-e, 1; to Venezuela, 3; to Porto Rico, 13; to Brazil, 14; to United States of Colombia, 23; to Liverpool, 27.

INK, packages, to Cuba, 10.

PENCILS, cases, to Liverpool, 1 ; to Cisplatine Re- public, 1.

SLATES, cases, to Glasgow, 20; to London, 20; to Antwerp, 45; to Hull, 25.

PERFUMERY, packages, to Gibraltar, 50; to Dan- ish West Indies, 300; to China, 50; to Brazil, 241; to United States of Colombia, 79 ; to Cisplatine Repub- lic, 25; to Venezuela, 50; to Cuba, 53; to Mexico, 25.

IMPORTATIONS OF PAPER AT PORT OF NEW YORK,

From December 28, 1880, to January 4, 1881. Jos. Spoouer, W, A. Scholten, Rotterdam, 2 cs. B. lUfelder, by same, 1 cs. B. & P. Lawrence, Westphalia, Hamburg, 7 cs. L. De Jonge & Co., by same, 5 cs. G. Gennert, by same, 3 cs. Goodwin & Co., France, Havre, 10 cs. G. H. Earbey, Parthia, Liverpool, 1 cs. hangings. Thomas Garcia, Belgenland, Antwerp, 5 cs. B. lUfelder, by same, 3 cs. Hennami Bros., Baltic, Liverpool, 8 bales. J. J. McGrath, by same, 4 bales hangings.

Chicago Rubber Stamp Works,

S. HoLDKKNE-'iS & Co.. PropS..

133 East Madison St., Chicago.

Manuiacturers of

Self-Inking Pocket Stamps, Hand Print

inir Stamps, Self-lnking Stamps,

Dating Stamps, Printing

\\"heeus. Name Stamps,

and every variety of

Rubber Stamps.

Sci.d /or Catalo^ie and Prict List.

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BRANCH OFFICES.

FhiladelpMa Office : J. Vienkot, General Man- ager, 407 Walnut St.

"Western Office : P. G. Monroe, General Manager, 8 Lakeside Building, Chicago, III.

FOREIGN GENERAL AGENTS.

W. F. Cat^heside ] ^ Lonlom ^^"""^^ ^^ilding,

EKwing it Co Stockholm. Sweden.

John L. Sprague Gibraltar, Spain.

Leonardo Pardo ^igo, Spain.

S. H. Haine Antwerp, Belgium.

G. Galvagno Tuiin, Italy.

S. Bernard Venice and Florence, Italy.

G. Gade Christiana, Norway.

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Upton & Co Auckland, New Zealand.

R. T. Wlieeler Dunedin, New Zealand.

W. Snelling Brisbane, Queensland.

A. G. Webster Hobart Town, Tasmania.

Knight & Co Newchwang, China.

Kelly & Walsh Shanghai, China,

Kelly & Co Yokohama, Japan.

A Illustragao Brasileira . . .Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,

Camilo Garcia Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

Federico Caine Havana, Cuba.

Seymour Keeler ValdiTla, Chili

E. P. PeUet Barranquilla, Colombia.

Pedro Obregon La Guaira, Venezuela.

Imp. de ''El Ferrocarril ".Montevideo, Uruguay.

Bethencoui't e hijos Curagoa, W. I.

Da Costa & Co Barbadoes, W. I.

Chas. Bartlett, Jr., &Co...St. Pierre, Martinique, W.I.

J. O. Ryder Tamatave, Madagascar.

I. J. Cohen de Lissa Port Louis, Mauritius.

Joaquin G. Castilla Tampico, Mexico.

G. C. Cato Durban, Natal.

Thomas G.Thi-um J Honolulu, Sandwich Isl-

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John G. Clark Kingston, Canada.

C. Haight Toronto, Canada.

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The events of the past year require only brief summarizing. Nor would the pressure on our columns pern.it us to make more than cursoiy reference to the character of trade during the twelvemonth.

Speaking a year ago of the year pre- ceding, we said that it had been remarkably prosperous, and that there was reason "to expect to secui-e the blessings of peace and industry" in 1880. This expectation has been realized. All through the year there was a steady flow of prosperity, and the different trade seasons were notable for ac- tivity, an enlarged demand from con- sumers . culminating in a previously un- known rush for goods, so extreme in cases that there was no chance to meet require- ments which had already been anticipated to an unusual degree.

No one portion of the counti'y was ex- empt from prosperity. Under the stimulus of active trade our industries were well em- ployed. The crops were ample, and ready markets were found for them. Political conflicts could not prevent the progress of business, for there was evident determina- tion to subordinate all strifes to the peace- ful conflicts of commerce. Although specu- lation was rife in some departments of business, it was not widely influential in disturbing the conseiwative tendencies of the year. In the stationery trade this was particularly marked, with perhaps a single exception. Prices kept steady in most lines with some advances in values; but in all cases where forcing was tried there was a reaction which impressed the value of caution, . and the lesson was not lost. In papers the tendency was upward at the beginning of 1880, but this culminated soon after, and a decline followed, prices reach- ing a steady basis with the close of the summer months.

Business disasters were few, and the trade were called upon to experience little of the bitterness of over confidence or misplaced trust. We have not, during any year in which our efforts have been devoted to the stationery trade, noted a better method of conducting business than that which ob- tained during last year. There was, natu- rally, a desire to sell goods, but this did not prevent the exercise of tempered judgment in disposing of them; and, on the other hand, buyers kept within moderate limits, and only increased their requirements as the pressure of the consumptive demand justi- fied them in making larger purchases. As we have remarked, this action was in some particulars too restrictive, despite the fact that the trade had become aroused to the necessity for making unusual exertions and for laying in extra stocks. Of the results eveiy person is pretty well satisfied. It is not necessary that we should go over the satisfactory assurance with which the year closed. It is suificient to say that 1880 has done more than was expected of it; and if good counsels, prudent action and honest purpose combine to control and direct the

business of the coiintry, we may be sure that 1881 wfll set us stiU further on the course of prosperity and wiE be remark- able.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

G. & Co. — Ask (or address of manufacturers of Arden's patent double index copy letter books. Ans. — Boomm & Pease, New York.

STATIONERS' BOARD OF TRADE.

ANNUAL MEETING.

The fifth annual meeting of the Stationers' Board of Trade was held on Tuesday aftemoou at the offices in the Bennett Building, in this citj'", the president "\\^iUy Wallach being in the chair, and the secretary Chas. H. Hunter re- corded the proceedings. The calling of the roll by the secretary showed the following named fii'ms as represented either by proxy or in person: Alex. Agar, Agawam Paper Company, Althof, Bergmann & Co., J. F. Anderson, Jr., & Co., Charles T. Bainbridge's Sons, A. S. Barnes & Co., Berlin & Jones Envelope Company, Boonun & Pease, James Conner's Sons, T. Da- vids & Co., Farmer, Little & Co., D. W. Glass & Co., Hampshire Paper Company, Janeway & Co., A. Jardine & Co., Koch, Sons & Co., Massa- soit Paper Company, Mount Holly Paper Com- pany, National Blank Book Company, Parmenter & Walker, Powei*s Paper Company, Rhode Island Card Board Company, Riverside Paper Company, Smith Paper Company, Southworth Company, Valley Paper Company, Willy Wal- lach, Richard Worthington.

The minutes of the last annual meeting were then read and approved. The president's report was then read.

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT.

Gentlemen: On entering upon a new year it de- volves upon your officers to inform you of what has been done during the past one. We have continued in the same path which we followed since our incor- poration, and have endeavored to extend and perfect the services which oiu" organization renders to its members, and to sustain its good reputation and in- fluence in the trade. If the number of members can be considered as an indication of om- success, we have reason to believe that our efforts have not been in vain. At our last annual meeting we had 157 members. During the past year six withdrew and ten were elected, making the present number 161, an increase of four. Our membership was not diminished on account of death, but two of the firms represented in our organi- zation have suffered the loss of theu* senior partners. Charles T. Bainbridge and Melvin Hard, represent- ing Porter & Bainbridge and Melvin Hard & Son, be- longed to the foimders of the Stationers' Board of Trade, and served as trustees under the old organi- zation. We have lost in them active and earaest as- sociates.

From the report of the treasm-er, you ^-iU see that om' financial condition is favorable. We have no debts, have a considerable amount in the treasury, besides our valuable accumulation of records, our office fui-nitm-e, books, &c. The report of the Finan- cial Committee will show you what our information, collection and bankruptcy departments have done under its supervision and under the management of the secretary, who, besides, had to give much of his time to the investigation of failures, in which som,e of our members were interested. For this purpose, he visited, during the last year, Northampton, Mass. ; Omaha. Neb. ; Chicago, 111. ; Detroit, Mich. ; New Ha- ven, Conn. ; Providence, R. I. ; Portland, Me. ; Padu- cah, Louisville, Ky. ; Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Bradford, Pa. His last visit, particularly, proved the usefulness and necessity of co-operation. A party, who owed to different houses an aggregate amoimt of about $3,tX)0, suspended payment. All claims were

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placed in our hands for settlement, and the sec- retaiy secured the payment in full by accepting notes, secured by a deed of trust on the stock. The debtor after paying three of the notes, broke his trust by removing and shipping the goods to another State, and then absconded. The secretary, as soon as learning these facts, followed him, had him ar- rested, and recovered the largest portion of the goods. None of the individual creditors had a suffi- cient interest in the case to undertake the trouble, risk and expense of these proceedings, while we, as the representatives of all the creditors, considered it om" duty, and felt fully justified in doing it. The Arbitration Committee has rendered valuable serv- ices, and its membei*s had to devote much time to its business. It is questionable if we are justified to de- mand such sacrifices from individual members for the benefit of those who have cases to arbitrate, and I call your and the attention of the trustees to this matter. I regret to state that Congress has not yet passed a general bankruptcy law. Different bills have been introduced and submitted to the consideration of comnmiercial bodies. It is now proposed that rep- resentatives of the principal ones should meet at a fixed day at Washington, perfect one of the bills and urge its passage upon Congress. A similar course is recommended in regard to the Reagan bill, intended to estabUsh a general supervision by the United States government over the railroads of the country. Our members are as much interested in seeming cheap transportation at uniform rates for their products as any other class of manufacturers or merchants, and I believe that we should take an active part in promoting such important matters. We also were invited to send delegates to the Na- tional Convention of ship ownei's and other com- mercial bodies, which was held at Boston last Octo- ber, and we were represented by Hemy O. Houghton and James R. Carter. The result of this convention has been pubhshed in the daily papers. There is an- other matter which requires the attention and united action of the different commercial bod- ies. I refer to the laws of the different States which levy taxes or compel the taking out of licenses for commercial travelers. Our interstate commerce is very much impeded therebj'. and a strong effort should be made to remove these ob- structions. It gives me great pleasure to state that the wishes and hopes expressed in my report of last year have been reahzed. Prices have generally re- ceded to a sound and permanent basis, confidence is restored, and I believe we all have reason to be satis- fied with the results of 1880. If we use ordinary pre- caution, if we avoid undue expansion and attend closely to our respective vocations, I have no doubt that the present prosperity will continue for some years to come. In conclusion, I offer to the trustees my best thanks for the confidence they have be- stowed upon me and their hearty support of and act- ive co-operation in every measure for the interest of our corporation. Our employees have performed their duties faithfully and energetically, and deserve the acknowledgment of the board.

The treasurer, Henry W. Curtis, then read his report. It is substantially as foUovFs: treasurer's report.

Cash on hand January 1, 1880 $1,892.97

Receipts during 1880 to December 3t 10,014.44

Total Sll,907.41

Disbursements of all kinds : 9,803.18

Balance on hand January 1, 1880 $2,104.33

The chaii'man of the Finance Committee, Geo. L. Pease, next submitted the

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. Gentlemen of the Stationers'' Board of Trade: I herewith submit for your consideration a retrospect of the work performed by this board under the su- pervision of the Finance Committee during the past year. Our books of records and reports have spread upon their pages unusually correct reports of the financial condition of 12,388 firms doing business not only in the United States, but many foreign conn- tries. We have increased our reports during the past year 2,054, and have revised 2,704. We have obtained the statements of parties dealing with our members to the number of 620. Our office has sent out 4,304 inquiry tickets among the trade, and we have fm"- nished our members with information regarding 9,150

dealers. All new information has been recorded upon our books. In the Collection Bureau we had acting for our board one year ago 342 attorneys. At this time we have 401. We have changed 10, and have a large number recommended to us who will be ap- pointed whenever occasion requires their seiwices. On January 1, 1880, we had 50 bankruptcy cases unsettled. At this time there are only 29 remaining open, 9 of which will yield no dividend. Duiing this year we have had before the board 6:B failures, 14 of which have been settled by compromise, 10 by assignee, 39 yet unsettled. Dividends have been realized ranging from 15 to 60 per cent. During the year we have re- ceived 882 claims, representing $76,808.42. Of this amount we have collected $33,713.33, leaving claims involving $43,095.09. This department of our work has been less successful than in former years, owing to the varying and intricate State laws we have to contend with, many of which seem to be specially framed to work in the interest of the failing party and against a non-resident creditor. We would add a word on the point of a new bankrupt law, which has been so ably dwelt upon by our president, and urge each member to use his influence to have en- acted this winter a new bankrupt law, one that will be humane and lenient to the honest and unfortunate bankrupt, and equally searching and severe for the dishonest and scheming rascal. We have employed in our office the same force as last reported — 9 clerks and a secretary'. There have been held 83 meetings of various kinds. There have been sent out 10,699 letters and about 17,000 circulars, and we have re- ceived 6,;i58 letters. Respectfully submitted, Geo. L. Pease, Chairman Finance Committee. The next business was the election of trustees to serve during the present year, and resulted in the choice of all of the gentlemen who served last year, with the exception of Charles C. Haf- felfinger, E. Claxton, of E. Claxton & Co., Pliila- delj^hia, being chosen. The Board of Trustees will meet next week, when the election of officei-s will take place.

Among' the visiting members of the trade in the city this week was E. R. Andrews, Roches- ter, N.' Y.

Henry Levy & Son are receiving large con- signments of fans for the spring trade. The line of import samples from which this house intends to take orders next season is expected from Eu- rope in a few days.

The Committee of Arrangements on the annual dinner of the Stationei's' Board of Ti"ade reports that the tickets have been taken very liberally. Among other prominent gentlemen who have sig- nified their intention of attending is John D. Parsons. Thursday evening, January 13, is the time, and Delmonico's the place it is to come off.

Reynolds & Reynolds, Dayton, O., presented each of their hands, 74 in number, with orders for merchandise to the value of ^1 each, on sev- eral of the leading houses in that town. These orders are an annual gift with the firm and are issued on specially printed blanks, which also contain a Christmas gi'eeting from the firm to the recipient.

T. B. Peterson & Brothers have just published a new, complete, and uniform edition of all the works written by Mrs. Emma D. E. N. South- worth, in forty -three volumes; "Beautiful Snow," a new illustrated edition, bound in snow cloth; "My Hero," a captivating love story, by Mrs. Forrester; "The Trials of Raissa," and "The •Princess Ogherof," by Mme. Hem-y Greville; " Camille, La Dame aux Camelias," by Alex- ander Dumas; and "Self-Made," by Mrs. E. D. E. N. South worth; and they have in press for immediate publication, "Xenie's Inheritance," by Henry Greville; "Bellah," a love story, by

Octave Feuillet; " Vidocq, the French Detec- tive," an autobiography, with portrait and en- gravings; " Madame Bovary," by Gustave Flau- bert; " Sabiue's Falsehood," from the Remie des Deux Mondes; " The Black Venus," by Adolphe Belot; and "La Cm*ee," by Emile Zola.

Charles Kimber, of London, England, has in- troduced to the notice of the lithographic trade a new facing stone to replace piunice stone, for intermediate use between gi'inding and polish- ing. It is fast-cutting, and though somewhat soft it does not break up like pumice ; it yields a surface very free from scratches, and the final polishing is therefore effected in less time.

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Office of the American Stationer, | Wednesday, Januaiy 5, 1881. \ THE MONEY MARKET.— The local money market is comparatively easy, imder the large dis- bursements of January interest and dividends by the Treasmy and corporate companies. The rates on call, with somid collateral, are 3(f(: 6 per cent., and for prime commercial discounts ofiv 6 per cent. All the indications point to the conclusion that the supply of loanable capital is destined to be in the near future largely in excess of the requirements of borrowers. The government bond market was generally strong on a moderate volume of business, and new 4s ad- vanced 1^ per cent. Railroad mortgages were active , but irregular, the majority of the leading issues, how- ever, showing an advance in the late dealings. The market for foreign exchange was weak, and thf posted rates for pi-ime bankers' sterling bills were re- duced to 98-^ for 60-day and i)9J4 for demand bills: the actual rates are 9S%@}}S% and 99 l-16@,99>a respectively. Cable transfers are 99i/4(5vi 99|j5. There was no trading in commercial l>ills according to the new system of quoting.

TUE PAPER MARKET.-The balancmg of the accoimts of the year just closed has occui^iedso much of the attention of business men that cmrent trade, as usual at this period, continues light, and values have undergone no change. Although this is about the char- acter of trade among the dealers, there is greater com- plaint from manufacturers of annoyance from severe cold weather hindeilng the full working capacity of their mills than there is of a lack of ordere. In fine writmgs there is a moderate business doing among the city trade, but most of the deliveries are on old orders. The limited number of the new orders are to meet immediate wants, and are filled at fair prices. The moderately active caU for book papei"s is still kept up. and prices rule steady and unchanged. The jobbmg demand for manillas, although less active than a month ago, is unusuaUy good for this time of the year, when a hght business is generally expected. The recent action of the Straw Board Association in lowering prices has given an impetus to the demand, and buyers for the spring trade have, to a consider- able extent, anticipated their wants, and have bought quite freely within the past fortnight. The imcer- tainty as to prices before the association met caused buyers to hold back until the question was definitely settled, the result of which is quite satisfactory to both the dealers as well as purchasers. The recent advance made by the manufacture i-s of straw wrap- pings is well sustained owing to the scai-city of hght weight paper. There is only a limited movement in binders' boards, although prices are steady.

THE STATIOyERY MARKET, ~yVith the

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MARR. DOWNIE & CO.,

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E. LOVEJOY (Sue. to Lovejoy & Foster), (WHOLESALE.) 88 State St., Chicago.

P.P.

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No. Id Beekman Street, New Tori,-.

OSWEGO THERMOIVIETER WORKS, OSWEGO, N. Y..

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PRANG'S VALENTINES.

These goods are now out, and samples are ready for the trade to order. Complete price lists were sent out a few days ago direct to all customers, and anj'body who may have been overlooked will find a detailed list in the adver- tisements in this issue. The line is very exten- sive and very fine in quality. It embraces eight- een series of cards ; but, by arranging some in different styles as to make up and finish, the line is increased to twenty -nine series, which cover a large range of prices. The cheapest series is re- tailed at 3.5 cents per dozen, while the most ex- pensive is quoted at S34 per dozen retail. With many of the cards the famous fringes have been introduced, which caused such an enormous de- mand in ChiTstmas cards.

Series No. 1 consists of two designs of large size, folding and with fringes all around. The outside shows beautiful designs of wild roses and clover, while the inside presents on the left hand nicely lithographed lettering suitable to the occasion and surrounded by a handsome de- sign, and on the right elegant bouquets of heliotrope and pansies printed on satin and in- cased in a neat mat. A cord and tassel tie the cards where folded. These cards retail at *3 each. No. 3 presents a very long upright card with folding sides. The outside is nicely orna- mented in tints, while the inside is unusually fine and rich in coloring. One of the two designs shows Cupid out in the cold in a snow storm beneath a window^ awaiting admission, while the other design is floral, showing brilliant sprays of hollyhocks. This card is retailed at .50 cents. No. 3 shows four figm'e designs on a rich floral groundwork, and is very beautiful in conception as well as in execution. Retail price, $3 per dozen, or with fringes all around and tinted back, $4. 80 per dozen. No. 4 embraces two female figure designs. This card is panel shaped, size 4j4x7J5'4, and fine in execution, and retails at $4.80 per dozen, or with fringes all around the edges at ST. 20 per dozen. No. 5 is also very large, being 6x8 inches, and shows two most beautiful floral designs with tasty lettering. Price, S4.80, or with fringe, $7.20 per dozen. This card is very rich and will sell largely.

No. (i is entirely novel, and shows four designs of flowers — wild rose, aster, daisy and pansy. The card is plain, with suitable lettering, the only ornamentation being a band of the flowere stretching diagonally across it. No doubt that this wiU prove one of the favorites of the season. It is offered in three different ways: As card at $1.80 per dozen; with silk bow and handsome easel back at $3.60, and with sUk fringes, sUk bow and ornamental back at $6 per dozen, re- tail. No. 7 is also a large card, showing two de- signs of pansies and pelargoniums on tinted gi-ound, and finely executed ; price, $3 per dozen, or, with fringe, $4.80, retail. No. 8 shows six floral designs at & per dozen. This is a last year's card — a great favorite. No. 9 shows six floral and emblematic designs on drab ground, and will sell well at 60 cents, retail, per dozen. No. 10 embraces thi-ee very finely executed de- signs of childi-en; jjrice $3.60 per dozen, or, with fringe, $7.20 per dozen, retail. No. 11 shows four handsome fioral designs on a diagonal gold ground, and retails at 60 cents per dozen. No. 13 is a folding card, showing a tinted outside, and three designs of httle girls among flowers on the inside. It sells at $3.60 per dozen, or, with fringe, at $7.30, retail. No. 13 comprises the six flgm-es contained in Nos. 10 and 13, as single cards, unfolded, and of coui-se reduced in price. It sells at $1.80 per dozen, or fringed at $3.60, retail. No. 14 presents the two pansy

THE AMERIOAIT STATIOI^ER

designs, of which uot enough could be furnished last year; price $3 per dozen, retail. No. 15 shows two humorous figure designs at §1.30 per dozen, and No. 16 shows a pansy and a rose stamped out and folded, face and back, with suitable inside lettering. This is quite a novelty and will retail at $3 per dozen. No. 17 contains four pretty little moss rosebud designs on a dark, drab gi-ound, at :i5c., retail, a dozen; and No. 18 presents six very handsome little fans, with de- signs on both sides and with siUc fringe and tas- sels; price $3 per dozen, retail.

In addition to this extensive line a fine assort- ment of sachets, printed beautifully on satin, is in work, and xvill be brought out soon.

Fine, cream-tinted envelopes wUl be furnished with all these cards, except Nos. 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, without extra charge, and these will prove very convenient to dealers. All the fringed cards are packed singly with protectors, so as not to spoil the appearance of the fringes. The usual discounts vrill be given to the trade on these goods. This detailed description wUl enable dealei-s to order understandingly, and they are advised to order as early as possible. There is a rapidly gi-owing demand for cards for valentines, and it is likely that there will be as much of a rush for them as there has grown up for Christmas use. -^♦.^- ■

Novi:l Pictures. — A curious device, whereby pictiu-es of various kinds are bm-nt out on a piece of ordinarj^-looking rose-colored paper, has been brought out by a Berlin merchant, Herr Bergel. You apply a glowing match at two finely perforated points, and the sparks communicated then begin gradually to move over the paper, working out the picture. Neither leaves its proper path, or injures the paper beyond, and when the end of the path is reached, the spark goes out. A negative and a positive are thus obtained, after the manner of silhou- ettes. The contrivance proves entertaining, and may be employed for educational purposes.

How Ancient Authors Wrote.— At the present day the author usually writes mth his own hand, in the confidence that the printer will not only furnish him any number of copies, but also a convenient form for revision. The ancient author was compelled in order to get out an early edition to dictate to a number of scribes, who were called amanuenses notaHi, or " rapid writers," corresponding to the shorthand writers of the present day. The work of these was revised by trained hands, styled in Greek Kalligraphoi, and in Latm Librarii, or "fine writers," and then' work then passed on to the bibliographoi, or "copyists." St. Paul in the fii-st chapter (v. 20) of his Epistle to the Gala- tians (generally susposed to have been the first he wrote) expressly states that it was written with his ovni hand: "Now the thing-s which I write to you." At the close of his Epistle to the Romans the name of his amanuensis is included thus: "I, Tertius, who wrote this Epistle." — Paper and Print.

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An alloy, containing 70 per cent, of copper and 30 per cent, of manganese has been pro- duced by a German firm, which uses it as an ad- dition to brass or bronze for increasing the den- sity, tensile strength, and ductUity of these metals. The manganese, by its ready oxidation in the process of manufacture, prevents the for- mation of oxides of copper or tin, which in ordi- nary practice impair the value of the product. The same parties likewise recommend the use of metallic manganese for the same purposes, and affirm that the addition of as little as 3i to 1 per cent, of metallic manganese, or of % to 3 per cent, of the manganese-copper alloy, will Insure in every case a solid casting. The addition of a larger percentage of manganese is said to have the efl'ect of hardening the metal ; and bronze, with such addition, can |;be made to assume a hardness approaching that of steel.

NEW PROCESS JHMAraUl PMTINI}.

Advantages of this Process over Stone Work:

A CLEAR SHARP IMPRESSION-AS METAL IS HARDER THAN STONE.

THE PAPER RETAINS ITS GLOSS-NO DAMPING REQUIRED.

WE PERFORATE EVERY BLANK WE PRINT BY OUR ROTARY MACHINE.

OUR NEW DESIGNS ARE ALL ORIGINAL AND FINELY EXECUTED. WE USE NOTHING BUT HEAVY TUB-SIZED FIRST-CLASS PAPER.

EACH BOOK IS STRONGLY BOUND AND EVERY HALF DOZEN PUT UP IN BOXES. OUR PRICE IS MUCH LESS THAN LITHOGRAPHIC WORK.

NOTES, DRAPTS, RECEIPTS, ORDERS, CHECKS, &c., Dy M aSove Process, ani also Iroi STEEL PLATES.

Designed and Manufactured especially for Stationers.

NATIONAL BLANK FORM COMPANY,

OFFICE AND FACTORY: 148, 150 & 152 Worth Street, New York.

ALEX OAMEEON, Secretary.

A(l(ti'<*p!iN all C'oiiiiiiiiiiii.'iilioiir<i Nc^v \ ork.

to Box r37, P. O., (

JAPANESE HANDKERCHIEFS AND NAPKINS

For tlie Seiison of 1 880.

TX TEare now prepared to furnish these goods in from Twenty-five to V it Thirty patterns, in new and elegant designs. They are as soft and pli- able as silk, and their cost is less than that of washing linen or cotton. They are especially adapted for use at Public Dinners, Picnics, Hotels, Steamboats, Restaurants, &c.

CLEVELAND PAPER COMPANY, Sols Importers, Cleveland, Ohio.

' FOR SALE BY

Rice, Kendall & Co. , Boston. Mass. ; Robert, Gair, New York, N. Y. ; Cleveland Paper Co., Chicago. 111.; Williamson, Stewart & Co., St Louis, Mo.; J. E. Marshall, Buffalo. N. Y. ; Comly & Francisco, Columbus, C; Richmond, Backus & Co., Detroit, Mich. ; D. W. Glass & Co., Baltimore, Md.

A. M. COLLINS, SON & CO.,

—MANUFACTURERS OF- -FOR-

STATIONERS, PRINTERS, LITHOGRAPHERS, ETC., 513 ^R,OIi STPLEET, FtilL^DELFIilA..

BROOKLYN RUBBER WORKS,

C. B. DICKINSON, Proprietor,

iTo. 3-5:3 -^d-ams Street, BroolslsTrL, 3>T. "2".,

KAlTOFACTUaEa OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS OP

Stationers' Rubber Goods.

Congress Rubber Bands, Con press Rubber Rings, Assorted Bunds. Assorted Rings, Congress Stationers' Rubber, Congress Ink Eraser.

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J. S. Rockwell d Co.,

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MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF

EVERY VARIETY of SHEEP LEATHER

For Bookbinders, Pocketbook and Case Manufacturers, Etc., Etc.

itussiA. LTi:A.THEn. CHAMOIS, a.meiiica.tv hu-jwia..

No. 18 High Street, Boston, Mass.

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THE AMEEICAI^ STATIOI«^EE.

f ORBES llTHOHRAPHIC iF&.

BOSTOlSr, Ivdl^SS., AND ALBERTYPE ENGRAVINGS.

SEVERAL NEW SETS OF ADVERTISING CARDS now ready. Propositions received from the Trade for sole agencies in their respective localities for the present and subsequent issues of this line of goods.

ALBERTYPE ENGRAVINGS for sale by all pictiu-e dealers throughout the country. Price, $1.00 each- Catalogues mailed free to any address on application to

FORBES LITHOGRAPHIC MFG. CO.,

181 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass.

■ Mention The American Stationer when writing.

JANENTZKY & CO.,

MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF

ARTISTS' MATERIALS.

Dra^wing Papers, Mathematical Instruments, Paint Boxes, Draw- ing Studies in larg-e variety.

OIL JlNI> water-color PAINTING MATERIALS

Colors and Materials for China and Tile Painting.

WAX TLOWER MATERIALS.

Sole Agents for the United States of

Aug. Leonhardi's (Dresden) Celebrated Alizarine Writing^ and Copying Ink.

THIS Ink combines the qualities of a Writing and Copying Ink in a manner unsur- passed by any other make in the market. As a Copying Ink it will make a dis tinct copy even several daj^s after, and if required two clear copies can be taken. As a Writing Ink it excels for its intense blackness. It never fades, nor does it biur. It is used iu all Government Offices on the Continent of Europe We are enabled to quote this Ink far below th« prices of other Copying Inks.

^^ IHiblishers of SOUVENIR ALBUMS, of all the larger cities of the Union, of Places of Summer Resort, and of Celebrated Sceneries.

Catalogues furnished on application.

1125 CHESTNUT ST., PHILADELPHIA,

WINKLEY, THORP & DEESSER,

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS

— And Jobbers of-

' SCHOOL BOOKS AND STATIONERY,

jSTo. 117 Devonshire Street, Boston, IMass.

New England Agents for CLARK & MAYNARD'S Publications, a full line of which : we keep in stock.

<92&S4- BEEKMAN STREET.

UMIlifiUlU

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The most complete line of Day and Sunday School, Christmas, New Year's and Advertising

Cards, Marriage Certificates, Note, Draft and Receipt Books, Gum Labels, Sec;

also a full line of STEVENS' SILK WOVE GOODS

■ Sole control for the United States of a Pine Line of English Imported Valentines.

' SEND FOE PRICE LIST.

■ANUFACTURERS of TOYS, CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES and FANCY QOODS, as also of BOOKS and STATIONERY ARTICLES, are requested to send us their latest I.igta and lowest quotations.

D. D. nLERRLLI., Manager, ST. PAUL BOOK AND STATIONERY CO., St. Paul, Minn

Gill's New Art Store

Just opened to the public with a choice line of

Books, Stationery and Fine Art Goods.

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME. Corner Main and Bridge Streets,

SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

ELEVENTH YEAR OF PUBLICATIOIT.

THE PRINTING TIMES AND LITHOGRAPHER,

An Illustrated Technical and Fine-Art Journal of

Typography f IjithograpKy, P aper- Making ^

and the A-Uxiliary Trades*

THE NEW SERIES COJBMENOEO JANUARY, t876.

THE PRINTING TIMES AND LITHOGRAPHER is a high class journal, devoted to the Printing and Graphic Arts, in all their various forms. It de- rives its information from, and circulates in, all parts of the world. No pains are spared to insure the accuracy of its intelligence and to render it in every respect worthy of the support of Letterpress Printers and Lithographers, as well as Artists, Anti- quaries, and Literary Men generally.

Published on the 15th of each month, 4to,in wrap- per, price 6d. Annual subscription (payable in ad- vance), 7s, 6d., post free. Rates of Subscriptions for foreign countries on application. Post-office orders to be made payable at the West Central District Post Office, High Holborn, to "WTMAN & SONS, 74 and 75 Great Queen Street, London, W. C.

COBY & CO'S

DAILY

FOR SALE TO

THE TRADE.

Printed on fine paper, in two colors (red and blue), and sold In any quantity, either In sheets, pads or mount- ed, complete, with or without your imprint.

SERD FOB SAMPLE.

E. P. COBY <Cc CO., 03 & 95 William St. NEVTYORK.

FRANCIS & LOUTREL,

45 Maiden Lane, New York,

MANUFACTURERS OP

Diaries, Daily Journals, Expense Books, Wash Books, Time Books, Hotel Registers, Manifold Letter Writers, Reporters' Books, Diaries for 1881, &o., &c. &c.

H. R. PAGE & CO.,

General Map Publishers.

A full line ot Pocket Maps, Wall Maps and Atlases.

Special Maps engraved to order. Correspondence solicited. 203 & 805 Wabash Av.,

Ohicago*

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mum PRESSES,

Letter and Hailroad.

PRESSES AND STANDS,

All Sizes and. styles

—MANUFACTURED BY—

SAML. C. TATUM & CO,

Cincinnati, Ohio.

ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE SENT UPON APPLICATION.

Late of the firm

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& COMPANY

PUBLISHERS, .

Wholesale and Export »

Stationers

96 Farringdon Street, London, E. C.

5t^° As J. W. & Co.'s representatives regularly visit all the principal Towns in Great Britain, they have special facilities for introducing

London correspondent American Stationer, January 2i, 1880 : "I know of no man over here who is so well fitted to handle the new things from your side. He knows the trade well, especially the London connection, and as he has splendid premises, lie is well able to push business when other equally energetic men would fail. "

Correspondence

and

Samples Invited ,

Quotations for

English i& Foreign Specialities

on application ,

■ Established by HENRY COHEN in 1838.

No. 505 Oliestuiit Street and No. 26 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia.

CHARLES J. COHEN,

Envelope Manufacturer,

IMPORTER, AND WHOLESALE

MANUFACTURING STATIONER.

PAPETEKIESineverj quality and of new designs.], Cumberland Leads, for Gold and Rubber Pencil

Domestic and Importel LEAD PENCJIS.

ENVELOPES, manufactiu-ed in over One Thou- sand Styles and Qualities.

BONE FOLOERS, for Bookbinders, new goods- heavy, and at reasonable cost.

Cases, all sizes, and warranted to be a exact

fit and of prime quality. MAT H EM ATIC AL I NSTKUMENTS at all prices. INKSTANDS, GLASS AND 15KONZK. Slates, Crayons, Slate Pencils, Kubber, &c.

Arnold's, Steplieiia', Maynard & Noyes', Davids', Stafford's, Antoine's and Carter's fnks, A-nd a fiiU A-ssoi-tmeiat of all classes of STj^.I'IOIVEII.Y.

Headquarters ^Steel Pens.

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{Established 1830.) 1 16 William street, NeNA?- York. i^^An extra cheap lot of other imprints now

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PAPER-MAKERS.

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Dealers In WhRtmaii, Joyiison, Holliiij; worth. Turner, and other^uoled brands.

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SPEIUGFIELD CITY PAPEH CO.,

JAS. P. FRANKLIN, Agent, -! Formerly of the Massasoit Paper Company )■ ALFRED BIRNIE, Treas.

E. C. LeBOURGEOIS, Sec'y.

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^ ENGINE-SIZEO ItU3-iEI> ANO F3JA.T A. SPECIA.L.TY.

A Full Line of Linens and Fines constantly in stock.

J. H. BUFFORD'S SONS,

IMPOETEES AND MANTJFACTUEING PTJBLISHEES OF

Advertising' Novelties,

CHROMO, ILLUSTRATED AND REWARD CARDS, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS,

FLORAL AND ILLUMINATED FOLDERS, ADVERTISING CARDS,

SOCIETY AND SCHOOL DIPLOMAS,

SHEET AND MOUNTED CHROMOS, GILT AND BEVEL-EDGED CARDS,

AQUARELLE VISITING CARDS (1,000 Varieties), RHEOTYPE ENGRAVINGS, CRAYONS, TRANSPARENT PLAYING CARDS, S.c.

39 Ann Street, NEW YORK. 39 Federal Street, BOSTON.

WHOLESALE AGENTS

^ ^^ // 7L. Crane Jr. «& Bros.' Papers

—ALSO DEALERS IN-

AU kinds of Book and Ne\A^s Paper

Q^ /^ Envelopes, Flat Papers, Cards and / '^ ^ cp'

Card Board, Manilla and Merchan-

dise Tags of all kinds.

.A.. S[. G-OETTIZsTGh,

MANLTFACTURER OF, IMPORTER AND DEALKR IN

Also, Blank Books, Autograph and Photograph Albimis, Scrap Books, Fine Leather Goods, Writing Paper,

Envelopes, Steel Pens, Writing Desks, Music Paper, Books, Wrappers, Instruction Books,

Music Stands, Spring-back Folios, Backgammon Boards, &c., &c.

ITos. 122 & 124 DUAITE STREET AlTD 101 OEUHOE STEEET, NEW 70EZ.

Formerly 76 Reade Street.

HOLYOKE, MASS.

Organized in 1857 with a daily capacity of One Ton. Present daily capacity. Seven Xons of Superior Animal-Sized and Loft-Dried Writing Papers.

AMONG OUR SPKCIALTIKS ARE THE CELEBRATED

AMERICAN LINEN PAPERS

FLAT AND FOLDED, BOTH HIGH PLATE AND MILL FINISH.

BANKERS' PARCHMENT, Flat and Folded. First-class LEDGER PAPERS, all weights and sizes, equal

to any in the market. O. H. GRKENLEAF, Pres., . - - - HOLYOKK PAPER CO.

[lie Clibgo ^ Nortbestern Railwa|

IitVie oWust, be=:t constructed, best equipped, ar-I hence the most rt-liaijle railway corporaiiuiiof t^j West. It is to-day the

Lop fling Eailway of the "West and liorthwest.

It embraces under one manag'ement 2,380 milm of

road, and embraces the foUowio^ Truiik Liiieo: "Chicago, Council Bluffs & California Line/' "Chicago, Sioux City & Yankton Line," "Chicago, Clinton, Dubuque & La Crnp-^e Line," "Chicago, Freeport & Dubuq^ue Line." 'Chicago, La Crosse, Winona & Minnesota Line," "Chicago, St. Paul & Minneapolis Line," "Chica^n, Milwaukee & Lalce Superior Line," "Chicago, Green Bay & Marquette Line,"

Map of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway.

The po- uUrity of these lines is steadily increasinig, and paHsengers should consult their interests by pur- hasing tickets via this line.

Tickets over this route are sold by all coupon ticket gentd i'l t'le United States and Canadas. For hiformation, folders, maps, &c., not ohf-^inn^ bleat Home Ticket Office, address any aeert Ci.' l..^e C'lmpany, or • W. H. Stennett,

JLuiviN IluoHiTT, Gen'l i'assenger Agfnt,

Oen'l r'aii;it,-i-r, Chicago, 1 L. L aicago, TL

-JOB «

yo. 74 Duatie Street,

NEW YORK.

tamate^ |upni^iie3 for |Jif^t- &^§ fori

PRICE-LISTS, CIRCULARS, LABELS.

AND ALI. KINDS OF

JOB IVORK

Done in Best Style and at Rea- sonable Prices.

Address,

HOWARD LOCKWOOD.

No. 74 Duane Street, XTEW 70BE.

THE AMEEIOAK STATIONER.

SE WELL'S ji?1!*mmlI N K S.

Manufactured for the Trade,

and warranted to be superior to anything in the market, being prepared from the best material and with special care. Circulars, with Prices, Special Discounts, &c., to be had upon application to

Setvell Manufacturing Company, Boston, Mass.

SEWELL'S

MUCILAGE.

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M. 7EENT1S and EASIER CASES. M

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Our Pattern Books of these Novelties, manufactured by the OLD ESTABLISHED LONDON PUBLISHERS,

TSIOS. 3De Xj^ E-TTE & CO.,

are now ready, and will be shown to the trade by our Travelers. Catalogues will be

sent to Dealers if requested.

Very Respectfully,

Tsios. s. iD^^nsriDO & oo..

Wholesale Dealers and Importers,

2i7o. 307 -'^TT'.iiJJLil^TJ-T' STI^EET,

FSJTT I A,T->EXjFXSI.^, rE'.A..

AWAJtDED HIGHEST MEDAIj AT VIENNA ANH PHILADELPHIA.

IE. &; SI. T. ^^DsrTB:o:]sr"'s^ & co.

591 Broadway, New York,

-Manufacturers of-

Velvet and other Fancy Frames, Photographic Apparatus and Chem-

Albums, Sraphosoopes, Photographs, | ioals.

Opposite Metropolitan Hotel.

Stereoscopes and Views, Stereopticons and Magic Lanterns.

■ Headquarters for everything Photographic-Celebrities, Actresses, Transparencies, Convex Glasses, &c., &c.

MYERS BROTHERS'

Line of Cabinets, Illuminated Papers and Cards is unequalecl. They invite the Trade generally to call and inspect the samples at No. 63 John Street, New York.

De La Rue's Birthday, Christmas and New Year Cards ; also lower-priced Cards of other celebrated manufacturers.

A. WEIDMANItf & CO.,

Importers and Manufacturers of

Masks, Gold and Silver Trimmings.

MANFFACnmBRS OF

TIN AND PEWTER TOYS, SPECIALTIES AND NOVELTIES, 24rS (3-R,A.3SriD ST., N'E'W 'STOR-K:.

LAWN TENNIS, ARCHERY.

^^ obelisk;^ and ^^JACKS ALIYS/*

(Copyrighted.)

THE NEn OAMEH.

C. F. A. HiNRiCHS,

Send for Toy Catalogue, just out. 31 Park Place, New York.

J. <So T. A. RAISBECK, Electrotypers & Stereotypers,

No, 74 Beekman Street, Neiv York. ELECTRTOYPES MOUNTED ON WOOD OR METAL.

THE AMEEICAI^ STATIONER

ThG MaGEinnon Fen or Fluid FGncil.

FCI-I. LENGTH, POCKET SIZE.

FULI, LENGTH, DESK SIZE.

Patented March 21, 18?6; January 21, 1879; Reissued July 15, 1879. Patented July 29, 1879.

Tk CoDiMcial Fen for tk Age.

The Ool| Successful Reservoir Pen io the Mafkel

THE ONLY PEN EVER MADE WITH A

CIRCLE OF IRIDIUM (DIAMOND

^R-OTJlSriD TliE FOIISTT.

The only Reservoir Pen supplied witli a GRAVITATING Valve. Others substitute

a Spring*, which soon gets out of order.

The only Pea accompanied by a WRITTEN GUARANTEE from the Manufacturers

THE ONLY PEN THAT WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME.

The above are F^CTS which it behooves every man in the trade to know. Enough said.

MacKinnon Pen Co., a„d Mar„re:u.e.s. 200 Broadway, n.y.

THE AMEEIOAI^ STATIONER.

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NAIIAL ELM EOOE C0IIF7.

Successors to the J. G. Shaw Company,

MANUFACTURERS OF

Post Office Aililress. Box 1304.

Nos. 66 & 68 Duane St., New York.

MARCUS WARD'S SACRED CALENDAR,

"Day unto Day. "

1*1 1*1

Price, Fifty Cents Each.

A highly illustrated Calendar, with slip to be torn from the tablet block every day.

The information comprises church and legal holidays, postal information, etc., and a text from Scripture for every day in the year, arranged in weekly subjects. For sale by the booksellers.

ICANAJOHARIE

SI JUVET & CO., B

-MANUFACTURERS OF-

CANAJOHARIE.N.Y.

, Gelfistial

AND VARIOUS FORMS OF TERRESTRIAL GLOBES.

The Time Globe — see illuslration— is not on'.y a perfect geographical globe, but is also a time piece, each part working independent of the other and perfect in both. By means of internal mechanism the Globe is made to revolve once in twenty-four hours — as does the earth. Universal Time is obtained without computation. It is a Stem Winder, regulates from the outside, and runs four days without rewinding. Sizes, 6, I2, i8 and 30 inches. Prices $75 to $600, accord- ing to size and style of mounting.

The Relative Time Globe, while capable of performing all the problems of the ordinary Globe, gives in addition Universal Time without computation. Sizes, 6, 12, 18 and 30 inches. Prices, $35 to $300, according to size and style of mounting.

Tellnriaus, Celestial and Terrestrial Globes, so mounted (new design.s) thai no pan of the map is hidden from view. Sizes, 6, 12, 18 and 30 inches. Prices, $3 to $250.

Above described Globes are all made of a new material, which, unlike the old plaster and clay Globes, will not fracture; in fact the shell is so strong and well made that it will be economy 10 recover in case of geographical changes or injury to the map.

All full Meridian Ring Globes are mounted with swiveled clutch, which allows them to be placed at any desired angle. None but the latest .and most perfect maps used.

Meridian Rings are of Brass, and carefully graduated.

ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION. -SS

THE AMERIOAK STATIONER

BROWN & SANSON,

-MANUFACTURERS OF-

Fine Papers, Envelopes, Cards

-AND—

WEDDING STATIONERY.

WKDDING STATIONERY, X FINE PAPETEKIES, 4

SPECIALTIES.

SOLE AGENTS FOR

<fe PLAIN, GILT AND

4= BEVEIi-EDGE CARD8.

Rueff's Steel Plate Programmes and Covers, and Parchment Linen and Pearl Mill Papers.

29 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK.

BRADNER^ SMITH i£ CO.,

— Manufacturers and Dealers in —

Ruled, Ledger, p^p^Pg^NewsandBook.

BLOTTING PAPER, ENVELOPES AND CARD BOARD.

119 Mouroe and 2 to 8 Custom House Place, - - CHICAGO.

XMAS-BIETHDAY-ITEW YEAH.

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Lots Assorted, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100.

/^ f~\ (^ VARIETIES, well assorted ; will mail or express to any address, prepaid, ^^ ^^ ^^ on receipt of P. O. Order or Check. All New Goods. Same Lots In Papeteries, Albums oi' Fancy Goods. J^" De La Rue's Sample Book of Easter Cards now on exhibition.

D. W. GLASS & CO., Baltimore, Md.

Commission Merchant and Manufacturers* Agent,

J^e/icies, Samples or Consignments Wanted.

J. H. HAMBURGER,

-PUBLISHER AND IMPORTER OF-

Embossed Cards and Pictures,

MENUS, BALL PROGRAMMES, OLEOGRAPHS, &c..

No. 65 O. Holzmarktstr.,

No. 306 Broadway,

NE-Ur YORK.

IBBUabtaihstef Cards 1BB1

THE PAPER TRADE IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

gS" NOW R£ADY. -^8

[Continued.]

One of the best known men in the paper trade to-day, as well for his long connection with it as for his genial and kindly nature, is Efflngham Embree, agent of the American Wood Paper Company. Mr. Embree's connection with the trade extends back nearly fifty years and covers the most eventful period of its history. In fact, it may be said that he and the paper trade of this city were bom about the same time and that they have grown up together.

Mr. Embree was born in this city in 1818, in Chestnut street, a byway almost unheard of by the present generation, it having been obliterat- ed by the opening of New Bowery and New Chambers streets. His connection with the pa- per trade began at fourteen years of age, in 1832, when he went as a clerk with Caleb Bartlett at 76 Bowery. Bartlett, whose history has already been published in this series of articles, was more properly a stationer, but he also dealt, to some extent, in wrapping and other papers.

In 1840 he left Bartlett, and in conjunction with his brother, A. Embree, he went into the book and stationery business at 362 Greenwich street, under the firm name of A. & E. Embree. In this venture the brothere bought out a busi- ness that had been established by N. B. Holmes and carried on after him by Doolittle & Vermil- yea. After a while Effingham Embree sold out his interest in this business to his brother and bought the stock, good will, &c. , of a man named Blealdey, who was carrying on a book and stationei'y store in Hudson street. In this vent- ure, however, Mr. Embree was unsuccessful, and he subsequently became a clerk with E. B. Clayton & Sons, at 3 Burling Slip, who a few years before had purchased the paper commis- mision biisiness of Abbott & Whitcomb. He re- mained with them about two yeare, when, his younger brother, L. H. Embree, having made preparations to go mto the book and stationery business at lo4 Bowery, he left to join him, and the business was carried on in the name of B. & L, H. Embree.

This partnership did not last veiy long, and Effingham Embree, after being for a year with S. Raynor, who by this time had succeeded to Caleb Bartlett's business at 76 Bowery, returned to E. B. Clayton & Sons, then at S3 John street. When Mr. Embree left Clayton & Sons two or three years before he was succeeded by Melvin Hard, and by a curious coincidence, in return- ing, he came as the successor to Hard, who left to form the copartnerehip of Carson & Hard. His second connection with E. B. Clayton & Sons lasted about eight years, and he frnaUy left to enter the rag and paper business with Thomas Jackson and the latter's son, Wm. A. Jackson, as Jackson, Embree & Co. The firm was forced to suspend by the crisis of 1S57, but it subse» quently wound up its aifairs and paid all of its debts.

Subsequently, Mr. Embree was, in the order named, with White & Sheffield, Broman & O'Connor, and Jessup & Moore. In 1867, he be- came the agent in this city of the American Wood Paper Company which has extensive pulp works in Manayunk, Pa., producing 30 tons of chemical fibre in 24 houre, and paper miUs in Spring City, Pa., producing 7 tons a day of envelope, card, writing and wrapping paper. His office is in the Morse Building, 140 Nassau street.

NotTftdthstanding his long service in the paper trade, Mr. Embree is yet hale and active and in- deed looks a younger man by at least fifteen

THE AMERICAI^ STATI0:N'EE.

years. His companionable nature and hearty good humor have made him a host of friends.

In November, 1847, George W. Carson, one of the several sons of David Carson, who, in con- junction with Zenas Crane, started the first paper mill at Dalton, Mass., came to this city and formed a copartnership with Melvin Hard, who was then bookkeeper for E. B. Clayton & Sons. The name of the firm was Careon & Hard. It began business at 381 Pearl street and dealt at first principally in writing papers. Mr. Carson's brothers were then among the foremost paper manufacturers of Dalton, and previous to the beginning of Carson & Hard had a con- signment account of writing papers with E. B, Clayton & Sons. This account was then with- drawn and placed with Carson & Hard. Sev- eral months later this firm extended its dealings to other kinds of paper. In 18.50 the place of business was moved to 44 Beekman street, and there the fii-m prospered for a number of years.

Like most other dealers of that day, Carson & Hard were soon drawn into manufactm-ing. About 18.56 they built a miU at Morristown, N. J., for the manufacture of bindere' boai'ds, and produced about two tons of that commodity per day. At the same time, through advancing money to the ownere, they had become interest- ed in a mill at Balston Spa, turning out one ton of straw paper per day. They were sole agents, too, for the wTiting papers of the Green Moun- tain Mill, at Bennington, Vt. Their sale at this time amounted to about $300,000 a year, which was a pretty good business for that day.

The crisis of 18.57' forced them to suspend, but they afterwards paid dollar for dollar and inter- est.

In 18tj0, however, they suspended again dur- ing the period of depression and imcertainty that preceded the outbreak of the war. This last suspension resulted in the dissolution of the finu. The stock was advertised for sale and was bid in for about half its cost by A. P. Hard, a brother of Melvin Hard. Melvin Hard con- tinued the business in his brother's name, but some yeai-s later resumed in his own name. He died suddenly of pleuro-pneumonia in Januaiy last, and his sons, of whom notice will be made in a subsequent article, succeeded him, and are now doing business at the same stand, 2.5 Beek- man street.

George W. Carson, after the failure of the firm, went with L. T, Valentine, who was then doing business at 47 Beekman street, and re- mained with him thi-ee yeare. Subsequently he filled various positions in the trade, and eventu- ally began business again on his own account. He is now at 185 William, dealing in wax paper, which is thin paper saturated with parafflne and used for putting up confections, tobacconists' articles, and other purposes.

Mr. Cai-son, as already intimated, is one of a celebrated family of paper makers. He is now in the neighborhood of sixty, and was bom in Dalton, Mass., in the house now occupied by Byron Weston, the Lieutenant Governor of the State. Singular to relate Mr. Weston's paper mill is also built upon the site of one of David Carson's mills.

[To be Continued.] ^**- .

He who in the same given time can produce

more than many others, has vigor; he who can

produce more and better, has talents; and he

who can produce what none else can, has genius.

■ -^♦^

Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is xmattainable; however, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and de- spondency make them give it up as unattainable.

T H E-

Yoli Artist Blacioaril

m EASEL COMBINED.

For the Amitsenient and Education of the Younft at Home.

A Novelty recently Patented by the

y.siycAiE BOOK suit coiimy,

No. 191 Fulton Street.

This Blackboard and Easel is accompanied with a set ot nine new pictures, printed upon stiff cards to be placed in a groove at the top < t the board tor Drawing. It is reversible for marking on both sides; is very port- able and easily carried about the house. Size 18x34 inches, height 46 inches, which allows the child to sit or stand while drawing

No family should be without one. Price of all with chamois, rubber and five dustless crayons, S3. 00.

Sent by Express to Dealers, one dozen in crate, or singly to Families.

^NEW DEPARTURE.^

A T THE REQUEST OF OUR PATRONS WE HAVE TAKEN •^^ UP THE PRODUCTION OF CHROMO CARDS, WHICH FOR ORIGINALITY OP DESIGN AND EXCELLENCE OF EXECUT ON WILL MAINTAIN THE HIGH REPUT.4TI0N' WE HAVE ACHIEVED FOR BLACK WORK. SEND FOR SAMPLES.

NOW READY!

and New Year Folders,

In Black; also. No. 17 KHAMErQUE, 5 Designs.

ling and Single Advertising Cards.

17 SIZES! 98 DESIGNS!

Equal in design and finish to and at less than one-half the price of thw same grade of goods in steel. No tints or colors are used for the effects, but the work { engraved and etched similar to steel, and is printed in black.

THE PLIMPTON MANUFACTURING CO.,

or' la: .A. i^ T r" o i^ X) , coasriT.,

Manufacture an Extensive Line of

ENVELOPES,

AND A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF

Papeteries and Writing Papers.

SEND FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES.

WARD

•AND —

GAY

'OW devote their entire lower store, extending from Devonshire through to Federal Street, to their "Wholesale Trade. As manufacturers of Blank Books and Jobbers of Stationery, they invite inspection of their slock. Among their specialties of. the season are Photiig'ni|>li Albums of theirown importation, Cnt Glass Iiikstaiuls aixl Box Papers, Christmas Canls, the finest an. I best of all the leading manufacturers, including Marcus Ward's, Prang's, De La Rue's, and others.

Nos. 178 to 184 Devonshire Street, Boston, Mass.

THE AMEEIOAJ^ STATIOl^ER

WARRINGTON STEEL PEN COMPANY'S

FIRST GLASS PENS,

THEO. L. VyARRINGTON,

Manufacturer, Nos. 105 & 107 Nortli 5tli St., Philadelphia.

IOSEPHCILLOTt*S

^ steeiMpens.

Sold by all Dealers throughout the World . Cold Medal, Paris Exposition, 1878.

For Fine Writing, No. I, 303, and Ladies, 170. For Broad Writing, 294, 389, and Stub Point, 849. For General Writing, 332, 404,390, and

Falcon, 878, 908. Other Styles to suit all hands. ^^* Sample Cards, Price Lists, t&c, furnished on Application.

JOSEPH GILLOTT & SONS, 91 John Street, New York. HENRY HOE, Sole Agent.

*"GEffl"PaBeriCar(l»r

The Most Simple, Durable, and Perfect HAND MACHINE made. No other Hand Machine equal to it.

INVENTED AND MANUFACTURED ONLY BY THE

HOWARD IRON WORKS, BUFFALO, N. Y.

Also Manufacturers and Patentees of the Celebrated "DIAMOND" SELF-CLAMPING PAPEE CUTTER,

—AND—

Book-Binders' IWachinery in General.

Price 30-inch " Glem" (weight boxed, 1200 lbs) $175

Price sa-inch " (weight boxed, 1500 lbs) $800

Having discontinued our Sales-room at No. 25 Beekman street, New York, we ship all goods direct Irom our Works in Buffalo, where all letters should be addressed.

G ^ X @.^ @o

CLARKE, FRIEND, FOX & CO.,

ISO AJSTD 152 CLARIS STREET.

MAOTIFACiTUREES OP AOT) DEALERS JS

300

NEW

irPAPERS

WRITING, MANILLA.

SAMI'l.ES J.VT) C.41.1T.Of!l r. SENT UPON APPLICJ-TIOS^

m lAf loiiL mill

Trade Mark Registered 1879.

NOW T — ^

READY.

For 1881

NOW READY.

ac^ SEND FOR PRICE LIST.-SH

Published by JOHN GLADDING & SON, 32 South Fourth Street,

ESTERBBOOK'S

STANDAED AND SUPEEIOE No. 048.

FALCON PEN

THE MOST POPULAR BUSINESS PEN IN USE.

Also, 150 other Varieties of

Steel Pens

Fine, Medinm and Blunt Points, for

SCHOOL, COMMERCIAL AND LEGAL PURPOSES.

Samples and Lists to the Trade on application to

Tie Esterlirook Steel Fei Go.

Works : Warehouse :

Camden, N.J. 26 John St., New York.

Calls for estimates and orders from Stationers are respectfully sohcited. A liberal commission will be aUowed. J. MANZ & CO., 93 & 96 La SaUe St.

IA.MJIM

H THE CCOCBAPHV OP THIS COUHTftV. WILL

CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC R. R.

l> 1 HE GREAT I (WSEmSU LISK BETWEES THE EASTi^THE W EST !

ilKin. lri<lrp««1niL KlriiA, tniiima*. Bitdr-

aii.n to fairtsD. TBI* ■■ p.wiUTsi)' i>>g onir

vftiMX mil p»a»( tm mat rm M Uhi piMinn

I n. wVianRd..

! 111. (dli; Mrf T. P. *

.1. < SI. e R. B.

LTT. BlUl UICBm c r. • k. ilb. 'UdIob PiuBe R.R.

A. BUMBAL.L.

Ei' ST?/ -i O H N,

THE AMEBlCAI>f STATIOI^ER

ECONOMICAL. CLEANLY ^IL^^AND LABOR SAVING

Prices: Marble Paper Sides, $15. OO; Cloth, $IH.OO; Walnut, $S4.00 per il'iz The following are a few of its many advantages:

1st — It will hold nearly twice the quantity of any File of equal bulk.

2d — It costs less than any File of equal capacity.

3d^It is instantaneously self-indexing and self-binding.

4th — It does not tear or mutilate the letters.

5th — Any letter or paper can be removed and replaced at pleasure and at any time, ivithout tearing or mutilating, or in any manner disturbing the others.

6th — Its contents are not exposed to dirt and dust, and are kept in a cleanly, orderly manner for rapid reference.

7th — Ii files, indexes and binds in one operation, and in less time tlian is consumed for either with any other File now in the market.

8th — It is adapted to any system of filing. Send for Price List. A Liberal Pisconiit to the Trade.

CULVER, PAGE, HOYNE & CO., Manufacturing Stationers,

118 & 120 Monroe Street. Chicago.

SOLE MANUFACTURERS.

507 Arch Street, Philadelpliia,

— MANUFACTQRERS OF—

Pocket Books, Calf Wallets, Hand Bags, Bankers' Cases, Card Cases,

Photograph Cases, Side Books, Sheep Wallets, Chatelaine

Bags, Let'er Cases. Cigar Cases. Kid and Buck Purses.

P.-itentP(l May, 1880.

WK MANUFACTURE THE CELEBRATED W. O. HOPKINS CALF WALLETS.

Patented May, 1880.

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Cut No. 1 represents our New Patent Sliding Handle Pocket Book, witti handle extended. Cut No. 2 shows the handle closed ready for use, either way.

STKONO, DUKABLE AND CONVKNIKNT.

\^t\'i:

Iriulinglradcfil

ournal

[QUARTERLY.] Subscription— Is. 6d. PER ANNUM, Post Free.

Po£;rAGE Stamps Keceived in Payment.

IT is simply the best got up and most ably edited journal of the kind which is published. The general reader will find much in it that will amuse at the same time that it instructs, while the printer will be astonished by the great variety and excel- lence of the type with which it is printed.

The Clerkenxvell {London) P>-ess.

Every Printer, Stationer, Paper Maker, Book- seller, Author, Newspaper Proprieror, Reporter, in iact everyone interesied dh-ectly or indirectly (and who is not ?) with Printing and Paper, ought to sub- scribe.

''7 consider this the best paying investment Iluxve entered into this year." (From F. W. Talbot, Printer, 19 Kusse."c Street, Cambridge.)

Tiiousands of letters of this character

have been received.

Useful Trade Tables, Trade Information, Heaps of Wrinkles, Spriglitly Articles, Amusing; (iossip, in every issue. ■■'./■ Ovek400 APPLICATIONS forgoods have been received by an extensive manufactur- ing firm in London from a single advertise- ment i.-i The Papek and Printing Trades Journal.

FIELD & TUER, Publishers,

(Contractors to Her Majesty's Government),

yc l^cadanhallc Ifiiessc, 50 LEADENHALL, ST., LONDON, E. C.

McG I LL'S

Patent Fasteners,

For Fastening Papers, Sampling Dry

Goods, and for all Kinds of

Light Binding.

M C GILL'S Suspension Rings, •DXTViaT Braces, Hangers

*^-«*.lJ:-.N 1 and Staples,

For Suspending and Hanging Cards, Pictures, Samples, &c., &c.

lMCcGlI-.L.'S PATENT

|tajk-|tf®k|ta|te|i

FOR INSERTING McGILL'S P.\TENT

Staple-Fasteners, Staple-Binders and Staple- Suspending Eings, &c,

manufacturers,

HOLMES, BOOTH & HAYDENS,

49 Chambers St., New York.

THE AMERICAl^ STATIOI^ER

PLATNER & PORTER MFG. CO.

— EstabUshed 1847.- UEHO'SilTIS-IeE, OOlS'iar.. HT. S. A- -Incorporated I860.—

V/riting, Envelope, T3 A T^ Ih ', kP.^^ and Account Book.

" Tunxis Mills," "Nolia Mills" and many other brands, Folded and Flat, Twice Sized and warranted to withstand any climate.

Fac simil« of \Vat*^r-niark in every sheet of Linen.

Genuine Linen Writings, Folio and Royal (Cheek Folio), &c. Notes in Boxes Headings, &c.

Fine Flats, Hard

Sized, Excellent

Color, Plain and

Water-marked.

Ji:^^' Prices on application.

EXTRA SUPER SIZED BOOK PAPERS, "WHITE AND TINT, MACHINE FINISHED AND SUPER CALENDERED.

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Valentines and Easter Cards. ,

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BOSTON NOTES.

[PROM OUR REGOLAB CORRESPONDENT.]

Boston. Mass., January 10, 1881.

Januarjr is a mouth iii the year that offera very little new in the .stationer's line, trade pur- suing the even tenor of its way, but in limited volume. Dealers report that they are now sell- ing only for immediate wants, and mostly staple goods at that. However, the general business aspect is satisfactory for the season of the j^ear.

Departments of trade, like evei-ything else that deals in money, in profits, or losses, have their peculiarities or distinguishing character- istics. For instance, those of the older citizens of this city who have watched the course of trade during the past twenty -five years cannot fail to have observed that, while some firms deal- ing in the same kind of merchandise have pro- gressed or kept abreast with the times and its imperative demands, others have lagged behind, even in the style of their show windows, only to find themselves doing a smaller volume of trade than they otherwise would have enjoyed. There are half a dozen such houses as this in Boston. Figuratively speaking, the accumulated dust of years still lies upon the upper shelves of then- stores. Still these firms manage to keep all their old customers and acquire some new ones.

On the other hand, even some of the oldest firms in the stationery trade here are as thor- oughly imbued with the wants and improve- ments of the times as are those who have been in business only a few years. One fu'm which, for almost one hundred years has been in the stationery business, remained on State street until the trade gi-avitated further up town, when it removed there, too, and now it finds itself right in the centre of the trade and occupying, in some respects, the most spacious and conven- ient quarters of any stationer's house iu the city, and doing a much larger business than ever.

Of late years there has been a disposition among some stationers to gradually get out of the real staple hue of goods, such as account books, &c., and deal more largely in the lighter lines of goods, from which, especially during the holiday season, a large profit is made. One house in the city during the past year seems to have done an immense business in this respect, and during the hoUday season no large retail establishment was more crowded with customers than was the one referred to, although it was located on a side street and did not offer goods specially at retail. But by systematic and per- sistent advertising the concern kept its spacious

store filled with customers who always got good bargains.

The art novelty makers say that the immense importations of English and German cards has produced no perceptible effect upon the sale of American goods of the same description; but, on the contrary, American cards, with theii' more appropiiate subjects and ideas, have sold in larger volume than ever before in the histoi-y of the business, or when the first sale of such cards aggregated less than 100,000 in the second year of their production.

The run on new calendars and advertising cards continues. Some specimens of the fonner are among the finest productions of the art pre- sei-vative. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific RaDroad calendar is the prettiest of the year, although that of the Imnau steamship line is not far behind it.

The Massachusetts Legislature, just organized, has made a raid on a leading stationery house, for every member has got a new knife, a big pile of writing paper, and envelopes to match, to say nothing of pens, pencils and things. L.

BALTIMORE NOTES.

[FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.]

Baltimore, Md.. Januarj" 11, 1881.

Snow and slush and sleet have been the order of the day since the first of the year, and busi- ness, in consequence, has been exti'emely quiet. No one gi-umbles, however. The holidaj' trade, as I stated, I believe, in a fonner letter, was bet- ter than for many yeai-s past, and storekeepers can afford to rest on then- oars untU such time as the weather — and with it trade— brighten up.

The old and well known firm of D. "W. Glass & Co., paper dealers and manufacturei-s, has been dissolved, and a new firm formed under the film name. The new house consists of D. W. Glass and W. G. W. Graham as general partnere, and Wm. H. Evans as special partner. The partnership is for five years. Mr. Graham, who thus associates himself with Mr. Glass, the found- er of the house, had been with M. J. & W. A. Brown for nearly twenty j'ears; and Mr. Evans is of the fii-m of Howard & Evans, and also at the head of the firm of W. H. Evans. As special partner in the house of D. W. Glass & Co. he contributed .$20,000 in actual cash as capital to the common stock of the new partnership.

John B. Piet is making many changes in his catalogue of prayer books for the coming season. The list will be very attractive when completed.

J. W. Boi-st & Co., printei-s and pubhshers, now occupying the warehouse No. 9 South Charles street, will shortly move to the new fire- proof biulding on the corner of Howard and

Baltimore streets, and will add to their present business a line of stationery, paj'ing special at- tention to the manufacture of blank books.

The trade here is in receipt of Samuel Raynor & Co.'s (envelope manufacturers) revised cata- logue for 1881, in which many reductions are apparent, owing, no doubt, to the fact that paper is lower than when the last catalogue was issued.

The copartnership heretofore existing under the Ann name of Stork, Phipps & Co. , has been dissolved by mutual consent, J. B. Phipps retir- ing. Wm. L. Stork and Frederick W. Koch, who have foi'med a new partnership, imder the style of W. L. Stork & Co. , wDl assume all the liabilities of the old house and collect all out- standing debts. Mr. Phipps, in a card, soUcits for the new firm the continued patronage of his friends.

T. Newton Kurtz, one of the best known pub lishers, died at his residence, in North Baltimore, just outside the city boundaiy, on Sunday last, from the effect of a stroke of paralysis received last May. He was fifty-nine yeai-s old.

The following named representatives of the trade have been in town this week : H. P. Beach, New York Blank Book Company; W. W. Wer- ninger, of Wm. M. Christy's Sons, publishers Waggener's Trial Balance Books, Philadelphia; A. J. Schad, of John Gladding & Son, blank book manuf actm-ere, Philadelphia ; Chas. Small, of D. & P. Lawrence, New York; Z. A. Devoll, of the Niscochague Manufactm'ing Company, Philadelphia; and J. F. Hitchcock, of the Mor- gan Envelope Company, of Springfield, Mass.

W. P. M.

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PHILADELPHIA NOTES.

[FROM OUR REGLl^AB CORRESPONDENT.]

Philadelphia, Pa., January 13, 1881.

Valentines for this year are generally more numerous and supei-ior to those of preceding- years. I think it wDl interest the trade if I make a rapid review of those houses in this city which specially attract attention in this line.

Thos. S. Dando & Co. are meeting with a great demand for goods of this class published bj- De La Rue. Following are descriptions of some of these goods; No. 263>|^ A, "Scented Reticule," mth padded front, mounted with an exquisite satin chromo Uthograph of " Budding Beauties," lined silk, and with silk cord edging, bows and suspendei-s, each packed in a neat box, with or- namental gold label bearing a suitable inscrip- tion, in three varieties, .$14; No. 203>i B, "Pin Cashiou," mounted with an exquisite satin chro- mo lithograph of "Budding Beauties,'' with silk cord edging and bows, each packed in a neat box, with ornamental gold label bearing a suit-

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able iuscription, ia three varieties, $10.50; No. 2631^ C, "Sak Sachet," scented and mounted, with an exquisite satin chrome lithograph of "Budding Beauties," with silk cord edging, each packed in a neat box, with ornamental gold label bearing a suitable inscription, in three varieties, $10. .50; No. 350 D, " Cupids at School," deUcately executed chromo lithographs of cupids under tiiition of Love, three varieties, $1.20; No. 176 D, "Cynthia's Beams," carefully executed lithographs, after original water color drawings, of lovers paying their vows by moonlight, each pictm-e Ulustrated by an original couplet of a suitable character, three varieties, $1.20; No. 349 D, "Hearts are Trumps," pleasing chromo lithographs, after original water color drawings, of couples engaged in plaj', three varieties, $1.20; No. 139 D, " Cupid's Minstrels," chromo litho- graphs, in gold and colors, with appropriate mottoes and music, three varieties, $1. 10 ; No. 78 D, "Cupid's Sports," delicately executed litho- graphs, in gold and colors, of cupids plaj-ing with flowers, three varieties, $1.10; No. 140 D, "Love's Pondering," delicately finished chromo lithographs, in gold and silver colors, represent- ing a garden with faces in eveiy flower, three varieties, 80c.; No. 137 D, "Love's NestUngs," richly wrought chromo lithographs, in silver and colors, representing cupids in a basket, three varieties, 50o. ; No. 254 D, "Caterwauling," comic chromo lithograph of an evening serenade by Mr. Thos. Cat, three varieties, 50c. ; No. 255 D, "Thorny Subjects," comic chromo litho- graphs of two hedgehogs at play, three varieties, 50c. — all per dozen.

Marcus "Ward & Co. have as yet only samples of the new goods manufactured by the London house, as they have just received their consign- ments, which have not yet passed the Custom House. Mr. Freeland has nevertheless been able to show me the handsomest valentines that he will have this year. Among these I have re- marked the following: No. 2,051, young ladies in a pretty design, with a legend, 5c. apiece ; No. No. 2,071a, the seasons, four designs, 5c. ; No. 2,087, country boys, three designs, 5c. ; No. 3,027, cupids, with legend, 7c. ; No. 4,0.56, flowers and birds, three designs, 10c! ; No. 4,029, flowers, three very rich designs, 10c. ; No. 4,080, childi'en (Kate Greenaway), thi-ee designs, 10c. ; No. 4,005, flowers and children, three designs, 10c. ; No. 4,038, very graceful design, with valentine le- gend, 10c. ; No. 5,015, flowers, with poetry, three designs, 15c. ; No. 6,051, Shakespearean sonnets, four designs, 20c. ; No. 12,08.5a, very elegant val- entine and rich design, 35c. ; No. 4,090, Cupids and buttei-flies, three designs, .50c. ; No. 18,037, Eastern girls (mounted), four designs, 50c.; No. 18,040, card on easel, opening forward, pictm'e inside representing the seasons, outside flowers ; gilded groimd ; this is a very elegant valentine, 50c. ; No. 30,050a, sachet, children and legend, $1 a pair ; No. 42,039, sachet, legend and flowers inside, outside drawing by Kate Greenaway, $1.25 a pair; No. 60,039, sachet, picture on satin outside, inside picture by Kate Greenaway, $2 a pair.

Charles Beck has an assortment of combina- tion valentines altogether new, costing from 5 cents to $1 ■ each. The valentines are put up in very pretty envelopes. The trade wiU find among them some veritable little ehefs d'aeuvre, and the demand for them is likely to be very good. The imported box valentines which cost from 25 cents to $7 each, are also charming, and they are selling fast. Among these imported box valentines are some with wax figures per- fectly made; others contain South American birds, and in the most expensive boxes are pres- ents, such as bottles of perfumerj', handker-

chiefs, flowers, &c. Mr. Beck's stock is now very Umited. He will furnish sets of samples at list price.

The enterprise of a fii-m is shown by its works. No better evidence of this can be offered than the elegant new valentines now jiublished by L. Prang & Co. Mr. KimbaU, the manager of this firm's branch oflice in this city, exhibits a laud- able pride as he talks up the new Une. There was such a demand for fringed goods during the Christmas season that many of the valentines are put up in that way, the fringe being made expressly for the pmTpose for this firm. The Une consists of eighteen varieties, but by various different ai-rangements of the cards the amount is actually nearly doubled. The cards will re- tail for from 3 cents to $2 each. A veiy good description of the goods will be fovmd in the ad- vertisement of the firm. Two much cannot be said in their praise. For years the market has been and still is fiooded with cheap lace paper aflrairs, with more or less sickening sentiments thereon, and it is a pleasure to look at something which is artistic in design and to be able to send a card to a friend expressmg love and affection without descending into a maudlin sentimental- ity which only tends to produce nausea. I have no doubt that if St. Valentine was now among us he would clap his hands with joy at the very marked improvement in the way of celebrating his "day." Mr. Kimball thinks that even the sparrows outside his ofBce window would begin to ' 'court" if they saw his goods.

Jules Viennot.

MICHIGAN NOTES.

[FROM OUB KEGULAR CORRESPONDENT.]

Detroit, Mich., January 3, 1881. Notwithstanding the immense sales made by the several wholesale and retail book and sta- tionery stores for Christmas presents, one woiild hardly notice the difference in the appearance in the stocks of several firms, notably the wholesale houses of Richmond, Backus & Co. and Thorn- dike Nourse. It will be clearly understood that when I say that, by judicious ordering of goods by Mr. Backus for his immense blank book busi- ness to supply the various railroad offices and large manufacturing estabUshments which are now seen in this city, and for the retail trade and legal profession by Mr. Ayers, also works cf art and large stock of imported books ordered by Mr, Nourse, and other misceUaneous stock by his valuable assistants, Mr. Lapham and the genial Macfarlane, they have been enabled to put in their numerous showcases and upon their shelves and counters a new and complete stock of everything pertaining to a well regu- lated establishment, and are stiU seUing at prices that are bound to dispose of the goods, despite the cold weather dui'ing the last days of the old year.

Cornwell Brothers, proprietors of the mills at Ypsilanti, have built a new pulp mill at " Geddes," a station on the Michigan Central Railroad, half way between Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, and which they propose to run in connec- tion with their mills at Ypsilanti.

The firm of Corn wells. Price & Co. , of Detroit, presented a five dollar bill to each of its em- ployees as a Christmas gift, which the boys ap- preciated.

It is said that a new paper mill mil be built at Howell, a village some fifty miles from De- troit. An experienced paper maker has pro- nounced this location one of the finest in the State for a paper mill. It is hoped by some that vigorous measures wiU be taken to secure arti-

cles of incorporation and push it to completion. Manufactm-ing estabUshments of various kinds are growing up aU around us of late, and induce- ments are held out to capitalists to bmld in De- troit and vicinit}-.

The Lansing Republican pubUshes a table of the school census of the State, showing that there are 506,231 children of school age in Michigan, an increase of 19,228 over 1879. This is interest- ing to those who supply school books, and also speaks volumes for the productiveness of our State.

Minchin Brothers, formerly ijroprietors of the Reed City Clarion, have bought the Evart Re- vieiv, and took possession on Saturday last.

I noticed some new games sent here by the well known representative of McLoughUn Bros. , of New York, J. R. Black. They are known as the Japanese games of "Mon," " Blind Pilgrims" and " Cash." They are played on the Mon board, arranged by Edward Greey, author of " Blue Jacket," " Through the Heart of Japan," "A Trip to Tokio," &c. The game of Mon (crest or coat of arms) is a mimic battle, typical of the ancient struggle between the armies of the Heike (Red) and Genji (White) factions that for many years kept Japan in a state of civU war. Mon is totally unlike any other game, and though at first glance it may appear somewhat dUBcult it is very easy to learn. There are sixty -six red spaces in the board and thirty-six white spaces. The board on which this game is played is orig- inal, and the designs are done in a masterly manner. Only two persons can play this game. "BUnd Pilgrims" is a very entertaining pastime, in which two, three or four persons can play. There are twenty-eight men in four colors. "Cash" is also a delightful fund of amusement, having banks, watchmen, safes, treasury, six- teen men, each set colored. Of course, my read- ers will understand where the fun comes in at is to get all the cash off the board and into the pocket. It ought to be perfectly safe then. No pains have been spared to make these new games expUcit and clear as possible, even to the minutest detaU.

Unbounded prosperity has characterized the business in Detroit during the past year, and manufacturers and large wholesale and retail estabUshments who have capital, and those who have of late added somewhat to their capital, re- port that sales have increased from 25 to nearly 50 per cent, over the year 1879, and from recent statements aU seemed in the best of spirits at the close of 1880, although pretty weU used up by the rash dm'ing the hoUdays.

No changes are rumored that I have heard of in this conservative city ; aU seemed inclined to "hold the fort," although, in some instances, I hear of clerks and salesmen having had an ad- vance in their salaries, which seemed to stir them up to greater activity and interest for their em- ployers.

The Michigan dmmmei-s have elected the weU known Mr. Matthews, the traveling agent for Richmond, Backus & Co., as president of the Michigan Commercial Travelers' Association. This association, it is stated, has nearly $4,000 in its treasury. Mr. Matthews has long been a resident of this city, and is well known aU over the State. It is needless to state I congratulate him on being elected to such a position.

I wiU close this letter with the remark that, perhaps, there has never been a more satisfac- tory or prosperous year in the career of any na- tion than the year ISSO has been for the Ameri- can people. It wiU be memorable for peace, progress and prosperity, and it has left with us a promise of a continuation of these blessings dur- ing the year 1881. City of the Straits.

Jan. 13, 1881.]

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L. PRANG & CO.'S

Valentines for 1881.

We take pleasure in herewith presenting to the trade our Price List of Valentines for this Season :

£NVEIjOP£S. — Fine Cream-Tinted Envelopes are furnished with every series, except Nos. 9, II, 15, 16, 17, without extra charge.

VALENTINES WITH SILK FRINGES.— We would call especial attention to these, as they will doubtless prove very attractive. These goods are made up with the best quality heavy silk fringe, made expressly for us. All fringed Valentines are furnished with protectors and envelopes, and are put up with assorted colors of fringes.

LIST OF PRANG'S VALENTINES FOR 1881.

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Same Design with Silk Fringe

Flower and Emblem Designs

Figure Folding Cards

Same Designs with Silk Fringe

Floral Designs

Figure Folding Designs

Same Designs with Silk Fringe

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Pansy Designs

Same Designs with Silk Fringe

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