Episode 2 of 3
Early Advertising and Sales
- When
- April 1814
- Where
- Philadelphia
Clymer advertised the press in April 1814, targeting newspaper printers, but faced limited sales in the United States due to high costs.
The press was first advertised in April 1814, described as suitable for newspapers. Newspapers in New York, Philadelphia, and Albany purchased Columbians, but the market was limited. Fewer than 25 presses were sold in the United States, as most printers could not afford the $400 price.
Sources
- Columbian press Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
- George E. Clymer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-23
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