Rand, Avery & Company

[5] Promoter and controversial muckracker Tom Lawson (muckraker) took over the firm and liquidated it after losing a battle with its directors.

[6] The company occupied several buildings including 117 Franklin Street in Boston, Massachusetts.

[6] The firm printed sailing cards, travel and sightseeing guides for rail passengers, and area histories.

[10] It also published Edwin M. Bacon's Dictionary of Boston in 1883 and included an advertisement insert with an engraved drawing of a printing operation.

[13] Moses King worked at the firm before moving on to establish his own printing company.