This is a standard base used and in very good condition.
All Boxcar bases are precisely engineered from cast aluminum, ground to perfection and anodized, with 1” grid... more
Vandercook Letterpress 219
Fully refurbished in 2013, in great working condition. Rollers recovered in 2013. Prints maximum 18x24” sheet. A wonderful press for large scale... more
I’ve been neglecting my tabletop 5x8 Pearl since my C&P arrived, and it’s time to let it go. Asking $1,000, and type is also available for purchase. I bought this... more
Vandercook 219AB Power Test Press, original condition, purchased from original owner; press installed new from Vandercook in the 1950’s and in original location since new.
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Personalize and purchase letterpress shirts and aprons for fall classes and holiday gifts while you support Briar Press. Also posters, mouse pads, mugs etc. Your help will be... more
I am only the second owner of this fantastic press. I truly love this machine and will be sad once it finds it’s new home. It was a sad day for the original owner but they... more
HELP! A 7x11 Pearl Press is looking for a home and if she does not find one soon, she may eventually be headed for the metal recycling man. Problem... more
FREE: Heidelberg 10x15 black ball windmill press. The press was working about 6 years ago. My stepfather passed away last year and now we need to... more
Selling a 10 x 15 Heidelberg red ball windmill (T platen) with lockouts. The press was manufactured in 1975 (Serial number T 189 689).
Plenty of upgrades including new die cutting... more
Vandercook 13-28 Proof Press, original condition, purchased from original owner; press installed new from Vandercook in 1961 and is in good condition.
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We continue to plumb (yes, Pb pun intended!) the depths of the Charlie Broad Matrix Collection, and this month’s new typographical treasure is Vaudeville in 36 point. This... more
Reduced! Asking $15,000 or best offer.
Can print max sheet size: 18.75”x28” with a max form of 18”x24” - includes inkwell, though have not used & automatic wash-up... more
Type cabinet full of lead type asking $100
Galley cabinet with some galley trays $75
(does not come with the type in it)
I also have about 30-40 cases some with type some... more
Sweet cast-iron book press, platen 8 3/4 inches x 11 3/4 inches, 2 1/2 inch open daylight, $175.00. Nice used Kutrimmer model 1058, 22 1/2 inch cutting length, missing two rubber... more
This 1939 8 x 12 new style press is in excellent condition. This press was upgraded by the Red Onion Press 3 years ago. It has a variable speed controller, 2/3 hp... more
I’m new faculty at Mercer University in Macon and had to leave behind my 10x15 C&P at my last gig. I was able to bring my 5x8 Kelsey and some very basic supplies but... more
We have several chases available for a C&P 10x15 press.
All are in good shape with no cracks or welds.
Non branded without handles - $40 each
C&P branded with... more
Up for sale is a 10x15 Chandler & Price. It has the original motor* and variable speed control which is very cool. Serial number is C68252 which looks to be built in 1926.... more
Hickok 30” lying press and plough on custom-made heavy red oak stand with trough. Footprint of stand and press together is 22 x 32”. Antique and in beautiful condition.... more
I am looking for a fully operational C & P press 8 x 12 or larger. I am located in Albuquerque and can pick up from your location in a 800 mile radius.
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Chandler and Price 10x15 antique letterpress printing press.
Letterpress on pallet and comes with a pallet jack ($500 value), 2 extra chases, 2 extra rollers, Boxcar base for... more
Selling items we’ve collected over the years and no longer need :
Showcard Proof Press (approx. 7” x 11”), Type Cabinet (with various drawers, drawers to... more
I restored this press and repainted it after every piece was carefully de-greased and painted with rust resistant, epoxy based metal paint. The only thing it needs is new rollers... more
Classic Letterpress is looking for a new intern!
The duration of the unpaid internship is typically 4 months spending 1-2 days a week in the shop. The intern is responsible for... more
Two double-wide type cabinets available.
One is a very old wood Hamilton cabinet. It is missing 3 cases and some of the drawers are mismatched. They all have original steel... more
The handfed cylinder proof press, also known as the Vandercook press, has a special place in both print history and in teaching book arts. Immediate and accessible, yet nuanced... more
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