The Stationers Guild

I am delighted to report that I have learned from reliable sources that Mrs. John L. Strong will reopen shortly at their original address on Madison Avenue.   As many loyal patrons are no doubt aware, this esteemed stationer was forced to close its doors earlier this spring.   I was advised that a new and reinvigorated Mrs. John L. Strong will emerge shortly following the sale of the company to a new owner.

Sources close to transaction have informed me that “the new owner will, no doubt, be in contact with the customer base within a matter of weeks of reopening.  You can make an appropriate entry on your blog to this effect.”

Consider it done!

I have received several inquires regarding the whereabouts of personal engraving dies from loyal patrons of Mrs. John L. Strong. My advice to them is to wait until the new owner gets their feet on the ground. I am sure you will be contacted in the near future. If I receive any additional information, I will gladly pass it on.

This is very good news indeed when one of the icons of fine stationery and good taste is given another life to thrill and enchant those who admire great craftsmanship and the elegance of beautiful paper.

Richard W. May
Founding Member of the Stationers Guild

The New York Times reports that luxury stationer Mrs. John L. Strong is closing.  This venerable stationer, founded by Flora Strong during the depression (the Great Depression of the 30s, not this one!), closed its Madison Avenue store on Thursday.

All of us in the stationery industry lament the passing of one of the great design firms for fine stationery and custom invitations.  Needless to say, the presence of Mrs. John L. Strong will be sorely missed.