W.C. Penfold: Printer and Stationer, 1830–1980

Author: Sheena M. Coupe
Publisher: W.C. Penfold & Co.
Date: 1980
Format: Softcover with dust jacket
Pages: [Pagination not specified – typically approx. 100–150 pp.]
ISBN: 0959494901
Condition: Good. Dust jacket shows wear to corners and spine. Internally clean and well-bound.

Why You’ll Love It:
This commemorative publication traces 150 years of Australian print history through the story of W.C. Penfold & Co.—one of the nation’s most enduring names in stationery and publishing. From humble beginnings in 1830 to a major commercial printer by 1980, this company history charts the evolution of printing technology, advertising, office culture, and Australian business practices. A must-have for collectors of publishing history, Sydney ephemera, and Australian industrial heritage.

Weight for Shipping: Light-to-medium softcover; will be protected with archival wrapping.