Ketterlinus Printing House, Philadelphia

This firm was established in the early 1870's. It was the successor to E. (Eugene) Ketterlinus & Co., a Philadelphia commercial lithographer founded in 1842. The firms were mainly known for the printing of labels, trade cards, billheads, calendars, etc. The house was purchased by John F. Reyenthaler in 1874. By 1876 Eugene's son, John L. Ketterlinus (1852-1932) had taken over the business. It was renamed the Ketterlinus Lithographic Manufacturing Company in 1896. It was active into the 1970's.

This is a picture of the company's office building at the northwest corner of 4th Street and Arch Street.

The Ketterlinus Printing House published one series for juveniles. The series of two books with illuminated board covers was published in 1884 and written by Margaret Vandegrift.

Vandegrift's Series by Margaret Vandegrift

Illustrated with numerous colored illustrations by E. B. Bensell

Illuminated book appropriate board covers. 9.5" x 7.25"
Published in 1884