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To the Printers of the United States,f GENTLEMEN—111 presenting a list of new prices * of types, some explanatory remarks may be useful.I lie former prices were fixed during a period in which the raw materials were dear, and not easily to be procured, and it is presumed that they hadsome claim to be considered moderate, ai in 1812.—Type were more than three per cent lower in Philadelphia than in London; and no advance wasmade on those^ prices, during the late war, although existing circum* stances would have justified the measure. It Was considered that an advance would he an actual loss to the printers, as the competition in the printing business had, before that period, arrived at such a point, that the public were supplied with printing, at nearly the minimum; and also, that it was probable the prices (It types would continue some time after the return of peace, and recompense for any advantage that was given up. This has taken place. * ) • ; (For some time past, types have been lowered in value, but not in price. They have been sold on long and frequently uncertain credit, which produces, to the seller all the effects of reduction ot price whilst to the printer who pays it 5s of comparatively little benefit. All the advantage is in favor of those who promise, but do not perform, as in truth they get types for nothing, and the solvent printers pay for them. Another objection to this mode of reducing price is, that it absorbs the seller’s funds, and, no matter how industrious or frugal he may be, subjects him to all the inconveniences ofpoverty.Men w ho possess talents, economy, industry and honor, will sometimes lack money. The characters whowhave just claims to those attributes, will rarely be at a loss for friends, and will enter on business with a more favorable prospect of success, when assisted by a nfbd-erate, than by an extended credit, w hich is equally within the reach of a rival, w ho, with an ardent disposition for speculation and adventure, may have but doubtful claims to reputation for prudence.In order to leave no ground for complaint, it is to be understood that all purchasers, since the first of April, w ho comply w ith the new terms, w ill be entitled to benefit by the new prices.Presuming on the long intimacy which has subsisted between you, gentlemen, and tins establishment, 1 request you will give this an insertion in your papers.Yom-’s respectfully, JAMES KONALDSON.Cedar, near Tenth-street, Philadelphia,May 1, 1819.PRICES OF TYPES.Perl, per lb.SI 75Nonpareil1 40Minion1 00Brlt; vier76Pom geois66Long Primer56Small Pica48Pica44English42Great Primer and all larger sizes41Scabbards and quotations40Credit 60, 90 and 120 days.Old type received in exchange, at $16 per 1121bsjuly 12 38
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Darien Gazette
Darien, Georgia, US
Mon, Aug 02, 1819
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