Albionation!

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The party favors courtesy of Mike Parkinson.

Happy Birthday Pratt Albion Number 18! The Library is a proud owner of a 103-year-old Albion handpress. But believe it or not, new ones are being made to order by Stephen Pratt of Beaver, Utah for anybody who wants to get in on the fun. 
Our friend and local printer Alan Dye recently joined the ranks of “Albionation” by formally adopting Mr. Pratt’s 18^th Albion. Alan hosted a celebratory party in honor of its arrival on February 21^st.  The invitation-only event was enjoyed by other Albion enthusiasts who received party favors, the “birth announcement” and an opportunity to pull a print on the new machine. 

The "birth" announcement.

 

Alan Dye, "proud papa," with his new printing press.

Just for the record, this Pratt Albion is the “BMW” of Abions: smooth, efficient, sporty and handsome. Alan selected the distinctive green color for his Noble Impressions printing press and even had his press name and logo engraved on the canister.
Read more on Alan’s website about his excitement—“like a kid staring into a box of puppies”--as he opened the delivery crate and began the move and installation. 
Norman McKnight, of Philoxenia Press in Berkeley, California, owns the Pratt Albion #5. He’s an official member of the Albion Club and, as an unofficial member of “Albionation,” documented the festivities. Check out his blog, Ephimeros to see and read more about the party.
Below is the broadside we printed, which features-- what else?-- a short history of the Albion. Reading it may inspire you to join Albionation too. If so, you know who to contact. If not, next time we take our antique out for a "joyride," you'll have an opportunity to print a keepsake for yourself and get a taste of what these printers are all excited about. We’ll keep you posted for the date and time.

You might also want to read:

• More about our Albion's history.

• The first thing we printed.

• Jane's Valentine.

• Printing Day.

The broadside.