_ Hurry Back / Good Luck / Safe Journey //

 

_ Life of a Traveling Book Match Salesman //

* Found this awesome Superior Match Company sales binder with tipped on matchbooks in original sales case foil stamped with the salesman's name, James R. McAlexander, in a local antique store. There are even completed and in-process order forms in the pocket from 1965 – The Finest in Book Match Advertising //

_ Hatch Show Print, Nashville Tennessee //

* photos from a quick winter weekend trip to Nashville, Tennessee for some letterpress history//

1. Hatch Show Print Patch
2 – 3. Hatch Show Print Print Shop
4. Hatch Show Print Postcard
5. Vintage wood printing block for Grand Ole Opry Poster
6. Hatch Show Print Circus Poster Detail

_ 1977 Schwinn Le Tour //

* bought this sweet vintage bike on Craig's List while visiting Milwaukee, Wisconsin recently ( Serial # E421526 manufactured May 1974 ) love the type on the bike and was excited to find all of the original print materials online //