Campbell, Andrew, 1821-1890.

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Andrew Campbell (1821-1890) was an important inventor and manufacturer of printing presses and president of the Campbell Printing Press Company of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Andrew Campbell invented the press-feeding machine in 1853, and was employed by A.B. Taylor ? in 1861 he built the "Campbell Country Press", which became widely used throughout the country by newspaper publishers. In 1866 he created the two-revolution book press and in 1868 an art press for fine illustrations. Campbell made the first press that printed, inserted, pasted, folded, and cut in one continuous operation. He held 50 patents relating to press building. In 1880 he retired from active business. He is also credited with various labor-saving devices relating to hat manufacture, steam engineering, machinist's tools, lithographic machinery, and electrical appliances.

From the description of Papers, 1840-1926 (bulk 1840-1890). (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122555019

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Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)
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Apprentices
Patents
Printing machinery and supplies
Printing machinery and supplies
Printing machinery industry
Printing presses
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Birth 1821

Death 1890

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