W HOL ESAL E C ATALOG 2020
albertine press ~ celebrating 15 years
ALBERTINE |PRESS is a letterpress print & design studio and paper boutique located in historic Inman Square, Cambridge. It was founded by Shelley Barandes, a sometime-architect who just loved paper more. As 2020 marks fifteen years dedicated to the craft of letterpress and sharing a love of all things paper, we thought we’d revisit some important milestones of the past decade and a half.
2005 ~ Shelley makes a first 2007 ~ The studio hires its 2012 ~ Studio baby #2
foray into letterpress. Wedding projects for herself and friends follow, and Albertine Press is born. She moves two tons of acquired cast iron and steel presses into a studio in an old medicine factory in Lynn, MA. 2006 ~ Albertine Press debuts
at the National Stationery Show. The launch includes eighteen greeting cards in the signature Lines style, some still in the catalog today. The print shop moves to a larger studio, closer to home, in Somerville.
first employee and takes on enchants a growing team of printers and staff. two printshop interns.
2008 ~ Albertine Press and Studio Carta team up to exhibit at trade shows, which they’ll continue to do for the next nine years. 2009 ~ The studio expands
into a second space just in time for the arrival of a studio baby, who becomes a constant companion in studio, craft fair, and trade show life.
2017 ~ After nearly twelve years in Somerville, the print shop moves a few blocks over into Cambridge, fulfilling Shelley’s dream of a studio with a retail storefront. 2020 ~ Albertine Press
continues to thrive in its new home, spreading stationery love to neighbors, wedding clients, retail partners, and friends around the country.
collections
J U N K FOO D C L 01 / C L 01 -B OX
AL DENTE CL02 / CL 0 2 -B OX
P R E S E NT S ! C L 0 3 / C L 0 3 -B OX
COLLECTIONS NOTE CARDS Our brand new Collections note cards take the fun simplicity of our Lines illustrations and turn them into playful patterns perfect for a little note. These 4-bar sized cards come packaged singly in a biodegradable cello-sleeve or in a kraft box set of six. CH A PEAUX C L 04 / C L 04-B OX
green thum b CL05 / CL 0 5 -B OX
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INFORMALS
M U S I C NOTE I F12
S P ROUT I F11
THRE A D I F04
FRON DS I F0 2
COFF E E I F0 5
BA N A N A S I F6
ALBERTINE INFORMALS Our take on the traditional flat, these sweet cards are perfect for a quick little note. Each set of eight cards and envelopes comes packaged in a biodegradable cello sleeve.
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bic ycle IF10
BALLOON IF08
P E NCI L I F16
ROB OT I F17
TI N CANs I F14
pasta I F26
LOBS TER IF01
pi g IF15
T- RE X I F19
LL A M A I F0 3
cat I F0 9
HOU SE I F18
PARIS IF20
San francisco IF21
B OS TON I F2 2
B ROOKLY N 1 F2 3
dc I F24
INFORMALS
sunhat I F25
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Lines - BIRTHDAY LINES - GREETINGS FOR ALL OCCASIONS A few strokes of the pen and a wry line of hand written text are the hallmark of our signature line of greeting cards. Every card is carefully paired with vibrant, recycledcontent envelopes and individually packaged in a biodegradable sleeve.
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CE LE B RATE (balLoon ) L N5 8
B I R THDAY HI S S E S L N2 07
M A KE A WIS H L N24
NOT EXTINCT YET L N13 9
not old , vintage L N10 6
CELEBRATE (FIREWORKS) LN13 8
IMPROVES WITH AGE CHEESE LN37
SN APPY BIR THDAY LN140
OLD E R A ND W I S E R L N17 3
P OP P Y B I R THDAY LN 206
BIRTHDAY FISHES L N19 8
H APPY BIRD DAY LN 105
IMPROVES WITH AGE WINE LN60
HAPPY PURRTHDAY LN197
HATTY BIRTHDAY L N2 0 5
happy stinkin’ birthday L N15 9
well -preserv ed L N15 8
Lines - BIRTHDAY
fiesta! LN 98
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Lines - thanks
PASTATIVELY GRATEFUL LN208 / LN208-B OX
THAN KS A L ATTE LN 124 / LN124-B OX
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THANKS A BUNCH OF FLOWERS LN29 / LN29-B OX
thanks a b ot LN160 / LN160-B OX
YOU’RE A LIFESAVER L N17 5 / L N17 5 -B OX
thanks FAI RY M U CH LN174 / LN174 -B OX
FANGS A LOT L N187 / L N187 -B OX
THANKS A LLOT L N18 8 / L N18 8 -B OX
THA N KS A B U NCH OF BA N A N A S L N2 8 / L N2 8 -B OX
THA N K YOU CA RD I GA N L N2 0 9 / L N2 0 9 -B OX
S O G R AT EFU L L N15 0 / L N 15 0 - B OX
thanks a m illion L N161 / L N161 -B OX
FRA N KS A LOT L N12 5 / L N12 5 -B OX
THANKS BEARY MUCH L N18 9 / L N18 9 -B OX
LINES - thanks
NEW BOXED THANK YOUS! Because we should practice more gratitude every day, all of our thank you note designs are now also available in matchbook-style boxed sets of six cards and envelopes.
M E RCI B E AU COU P L N27 / L N27 -B OX
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Lines - love & marriage 10
H OGS AND KISSES LN 70
LOVE YOU S’MORE LN211
LIGHT OF MY LI FE LN55
W E ’ V E G OT CHE M I S TRY L N112
W I LD A B OU T YOU L N17 8
OLI V E YO U L N12 6
STUCK ON YOU LN 195
JUS T ADDS UP LN129
PUGS AND KI S S E S LN147
OV E R THE M OON L N127
YOU’RE MY EVERY THING L N210
WHEELIE LOVE YOU L N194
TO MANY MORE LN128
H A P P I LY E V E R A FTE R LN61
wedding b ells L N16 3
HA P P Y A N NI V E RSA RY L N14 9
MINT TO BE LN196
BES T DAY EVER LN212
SO G OOD TOG E THE R LN14 8
YOU ROCK L N113
A LWAYS & FORE V E R L N181
Lines - love & marriage
T YING THE KNOT LN87
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lines - new baby
HAPPY SHOW ER LN142
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS LN 191
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BUN IN THE OVEN LN190
JUS T HATCHED LN40
E ATI NG FOR T WO L N213
special deli very LN162
welco m E BA BY L N116
N E W I N TOW N L N176
OH BA BY L N8 6
BA BY M A KE S THRE E L N177
P RI D E A ND J OY L N141
WORLD’S GREATEST MOM L N5 0
HA P P Y M OT H ER ’ S DAY L N14 4
YOU’RE A CL ASSIC L N19 3
WORLD ’ S B E S T DA D L N51
tea m dad L N14 3
lines - moms & dads
FORTUNE COOKIE MOM L N19 2
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lines - CONGRATS & ENCOURAGEMENT 14
YOU ’VE EARNED IT LN 18 4
CHEERS LN52
YOU’RE T-RIFFIC LN199
YOU ’ RE A - M A I ZE - I NG L N216
YOU R B I GG E S T FA N L N10 8
ROCK S TAR LN14 5
LETTU CE CELEBRATE LN 182
BES T FRONDS FOREVER LN179
WORLD’S YOU R OYS TE R LN183
ROOT ING FOR YOU LN215
cat ’ s m eow L N9 2
TOU CA N D O IT L N214
HERE FOR YOU LN186
SORRY I BLE W I T LN185
m iss you L N164
S E N D I NG LOV E L N18 0
WITCH YOU WERE HERE L N2 0 0
JU S T A NOTE LN64
THINKING OF YOU LN25
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS LN218
deepest s y mpathy L N16 5
HEARTS ARE WITH YOU L N2 01
with s y m path y L N9 9
LINES - sympathy
N A MAS TE LN 110
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Lines - milestones, judaica
TO NEW ADVENTURES LN 203
HOME IS WHERE LN202
HEARD THE NEWS LN217
M OV I N ’ ON U P L N3 6
HOM E S W E E T HOM E L N6 2
l’shana tova
happy retirement LN166
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HAT S OFF LN33
l’ shana tova L N167
H A PP Y CH A LL A H DAYS LN134 / L N134 - B OX
M A Z E L TOV L N12
B ON VOYAG E L N6 6
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chicago
san francisco
I HEAR T SEATTLE LN15 4
I HEAR T CH I CAG O LN156
I H E A R T NY LN10
I HEAR T SAN FRANCISCO L N11
I H EA R T BKLYN L N152
I HEAR T B O S TON LN153
i heart philly L N157
I HEART DC L N151
Lines - i heart cities
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Lines - winter holiday 18
IT’S A MIRACLE LN 76 / LN76-B OX
happy howlidays LN169 / LN169-B OX
MERRY CH RIS T M A S LN102 / LN10 2 - B OX
FLEECE N AV I DAD LN204 / L N 204-B OX
happy meowlidays LN170 / LN170-B OX
HAPPY MERRY REINDEER LN18 / LN18 - B OX
HOLIDAY BOXED SETS All of the winter holiday cards in the Lines series are available packaged in shimmery, matchbook-style boxed sets of six cards and envelopes, as well as single cello-sleeved counter cards.
G R E AT W HI T E CHR I S T M AS L N 172 / L N 17 2-B OX
SANTA C L AWS LN171 / L N 171-B OX
MERRY A ND BRI GH T LN103 / LN103-B OX
o holy ni ght LN101 / LN101-B OX
S LE IG H B E L L S RING LN8 0 / LN8 0 - B OX
warmest wishes LN168 / LN16 8 -B OX
T IS T H E S E A S ON LN13 6 / L N13 6 - B OX
LE T IT S NOW FL A KE S LN7 8 / LN7 8 - B OX
IN WIT H T H E N E W L N137 / LN137 - B OX
PE AC E L N15 / LN15 - B OX
Lines - winter HOLIDAY
in with the new
M E RRY K ISSMAS L N13 5 / LN 135-B OX
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OFF THE CUFF ginger LL49 OFF THE CUFF charcoal LL50 OFF THE CUFF aqua L L 51 OFF THE CUFF sage LL 5 2
letterpress library
LETTERPRESS LIBRARY Each volume in the Letterpress Library contains a set of eight decorative note cards and envelopes. Any combination of volumes creates a beautiful ensemble collection of cover designs which recall classic book covers, but with a modern feel. The volumes have wide-ranging appeal, featuring decorative patterns, vibrant botanicals, and a vast array of cityscapes.
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blossom LL13
woodwinds LL39
strings LL40
letterpress library
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22 so mething b orrowed LL38
GA RDE N bloom s LL08
ORCH A RD LL37
HARVE S T LL36
letterpress library
N AUTI CA L LL25
LOND O N LL33
PA RI S LL32
venice LL31
letterpress library
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NEW YO R K C IT Y LL27
libert y LL48
D.C. LL35
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LIBERTY FOR LIBERTY Long a beacon of hope and a shining light to those who would begin anew in this great land, we celebrate Lady Liberty and her mission of welcome. A percentage of the proceeds from every volume of Liberty sold will benefit refugee resettlement in the United States.
william sburg LL46
dumb o LL45
BROOKLYN LL19
manhattan LL47
LETTERPRESS LIBRARY
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26 providence LL28
CA PE CO D LL34
Boston LL26
PHI L ADE LPHIA LL21
letterpress library
seattle LL29
portland LL43
SA N FRA NC IS CO LL23
LOS A NGE LE S LL18
LETTERPRESS LIBRARY
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28 toronto LL30
CHI CAGO LL20
AU S TIN LL22
atlanta LL42
letterpress library
annapolis CP37 / CC37
ATL ANTA CP02 / CC02
AUS TIN CP03 / CC03
BALTIMORE CP5 4 / CC5 4
B OS TON CP05 / CC05
BROOKLYN CP06 / CC06
CAPE COD CP07 / CC07
CHARLES TON CP55 / CC55
CINCINN ATI CP56 / CC56
D.C. postcard CP09
CHICAGO CP08 / CC08
D.C. calendar CC09
DALL AS CP57 / CC57
FLORENCE CP42 / CC42
DENVER CP41 / CC41
L AS VEGAS CP12 / CC12
Our Cartes Postales design are also available as cityscape calendars, letterpress printed onto extra-thick cotton stock for luxurious durability. A handy illustration of five display options is printed on the back and, as always, the cityscape design transforms into a postcard to send or frame when the year comes to an end.
cartes postales & calendars
CARTES POSTALES & CITYSCAPE CALENDARS More than sixty cityscape illustrations from across the country and around the world are now available as letterpress postcards in our Cartes Postales collection. Each order of 20 cards is neatly packaged in a handy, retail-ready, kraft display box (see below).
Don’t see your city? Many other international cities are available. We also happily take on custom design postcard projects minimums apply.
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CARTES POSTALES & CALENDARS N ASHVILLE CP19 / CC19
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NEW ORLEANS CP20 / CC20
LONDON postcard CP13
LONDON calendar CC13
MIAMI CP4 4 / CC4 4
MILWAUKEE CP45 / CC45
MINNEAPOLIS CP16 / CC16
MONTREAL CP17 / CC 17
NEW YORK CIT Y CP21 / CC21
PARIS CP22 / CC22
LOS ANGELES CP14 / CC14
MEMPHIS CP53 / CC53
PHOENIX CP24 / CC24
PITT SBURGH CP46 / CC46
POR TL AND CP25 / CC25
PROVIDENCE CP26 / CC26
richmond CP47 / CC47
ROME CP59 / CC59
SALT L AKE CIT Y CP60 / CC60
SAN FRA NCISCO CP28 / CC28
SEATTLE CP29 / CC29
S T. LOUIS CP31 / CC31
TOKYO CP34 / CC34
TORONTO CP35 / CC35
VENICE CP36 / CC36
williamsburg CP49/ CC49
CONNECTICUT CP -CT / CC-CT
maine CP -ME / CC-ME
massachusetts CP -MA / CC-MA
new hampshire CP -NH / CC-NH
rhode island CP -RI / CCRI
vermont CP - V T / CC- V T
cartes postales & CALENDARS
PHIL ADELPHIA CP23 / CC23
STATE PRIDE We’re excited to have added a new series of U.S. state illustrated postcards in our Cartes Postales collection. We’ve stuck close to home with a first round release of the New England states, and will be rolling out new states throughout the year.
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around the world journals AROUND THE WORLD Original cityscsape and NEW state illustrations adorn the kraft covers of our growing collection of journals. Each 5” x 8” journal contains 44 blank, unlined pages. Looking for your city? We happily take on custom design journal projects - minimums apply.
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A NN A P O L IS AW 3 2
AT L A NTA AW 2 6
AUS TI N AW 0 8
BA LT IM O R E AW 4 0
B O S TO N AW13
B RO OK LY N AW07
CHI CAGO AW06
CHARLES TO N AW41
C INC INN AT I AW 4 2
CO NNE C T IC UT AW -C T
D. C . AW 2 5
DA L L A S AW 4 3
DENVER AW34
FLORENCE AW37
L A S V E GA S AW27
LO NDO N AW04
LO S A NG E LE S AW10
around the world journals
CA PE CO D AW2 2
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around the world journals 34
M A IN E AW -M E
MA SSACHU SETT S AW - MA
MI AMI AW33
M ILWAUKE E AW31
M IN N E A P O LIS AW 2 3
M O NT RE AL AW19
N E W H AMPSH IR E AW -N H
NEW ORLEANS AW28
NEW YORK C IT Y AW11
PA R IS AW 0 2
P HIL A DE LP HIA AW 0 5
P IT T S B U RG H AW 3 5
P ROVI DENCE AW12
RHODE I SL A ND AW - RI
R ICHM O ND AW 3 0
RO M E AW 4 5
SA N FRANC I SCO AW 0 9
S EAT TLE AW14
S T. LOU I S AW24
TORONTO AW18
V E NIC E AW16
VERMONT AW - V T
WILL I AM SB U RG AW 3 9
around the world journals
PO R TL AND AW15
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cityscape totes
B O S TO N TB04
B RO O KLY N TB07
CA P E CO D TB0 5
CHICAG O TB12
CITYSCAPE TOTES Our Cityscape Totes feature some of our most popular cityscape illustrations printed with water-based inks onto American-made bags. Each 10oz unbleached cotton bag measures 13” x 14” x 3” and is perfect for toting about town. Ask us about customizing for your city!
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DENVER TB17
LO N DO N TB01
LO S A NG E LE S TB18
N E W YO R K C IT Y TB08
PA RI S TB02
P HIL A DE LP HIA TB0 9
P IT T S B URG H TB19
cityscape totes
C INC INN AT I T B 15
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cityscape totes
PROVI D ENCE TB06
PO R TL AND T B 16
S T. LOUI S T B14
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SA N F R A NC IS CO TB13
ROM E TB03
S E AT T LE TB11
WA S HINGTO N , D. C . TB10
TERMS & CONDITIONS
CITYSCAPE TOTES $10 / min 6 per city
ORDERING Orders can be placed online, via email at sales@albertinepress.com or through your local sales rep.
LETTERPRESS LIBRARIES $10 / min 12 any assorted designs AROUND THE WORLD JOURNALS $5 / min 4 per city CARTES POSTALES $1 / must order in boxed quantities of 20 CITYSCAPE CALENDARS $6 / min 6 per city INFORMALS $7.50 / min 4 per style COLLECTIONS single cards: $2.50 / min 6 per design boxed set of six: $8.50 / min 4 boxes per design LINES GREETING CARDS single cards: $2.75 / min 6 per design holiday and thank you boxes: $9 / min 4 boxes per design All items sold in boxes may not be broken for individual resale with the exception of the Cartes Postales letterpress postcards.
PAYMENT TERMS $125 minimum opening order, which must be prepaid by credit card. Net 30 terms available upon approval. Returned checks are subject to a $15 charge. SHIPPING Please allow up to two weeks for delivery, up to four weeks if ordering at a tradeshow. All orders will ship via UPS Ground or USPS Priority Mail within the continental US: orders under $200: +$12, orders over $200: +$15. Shipments to Hawaii, Alaska, or outside the US will be calculated based on weight and requested shipping method. Due to the nature of the letterpress process, slight variations in color or saturation may occur from run to run. We reserve the right to substitute paper or envelope stock of equal quality. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Buyer will be notified if an item is out of stock.
All images and designs © Albertine Press™ 2005-2020 ~ all rights reserved
1309 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 | 617 945 5519 | www.albertinepress.com | sales@albertinepress.com | @albertinepress
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