After 9 years of being curators of antiquities, we are now hanging up the shop aprons and shutting down the presses. We are selling our supplies and presses and want them to go to... more
Challenge 15MA proof press. Galley height with bed plate and dead bar. Rollers have swelled on the ends and need a recover but otherwise in great condition. No detectable wear on... more
The store is open May 11th - 9 am to 3 pm - the last time until August. JB is having heart surgery; recovery will be about 3 months. Details of... more
Linotype Model 5 - Last used and in working order in the 1980’s by our father, who was the 2nd generation owner of family newspaper and later print shop.
Seeking best... more
My Dad passed 22 years ago. His press has sat idle since in basement of home in Cherry Hill, NJ. My Mom is now 91 and needs to move into senior... more
Showcard large format proof / sign presses, ideal for large posters and prints. These are very versatile presses with adjustable impression and a gripper with registration... 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 summer classes and holiday gifts while you support Briar Press. Also posters, mouse pads, mugs etc. Your help will be... more
Maine Media Workshops
Summer in Maine - Upcoming Book Arts Workshops of Interest:
Erin Fletcher, Single Signature Variations with Leather, June 23 - 29
Richard Reitz... more
Things are plenty busy here at Skyline! In May we signed on a new employee (for a crew of four now) and logged a very productive month. Just completed for your printing pleasure:... more
The A.T.H. Brower No. 0 proof press was a forerunner to the Poco of the same model name. It’s distinguishing feature is that it runs on two tracks of ball bearings instead... more
Paid internship opportunity to assist with letterpress print shop production within a design studio setting. Must have prior experience working with letterpress equipment and... more
Fully rebuilt Showcard Sign / Proof Presses currently available for sale. Very heavy-duty small presses (made for Showcard by Vandercook), these include bed grippers and can also... more
I have a 10x15 Kluge for sale, asking $600. The press is in a state of partial restoration and is located in a garage in central Indiana.
It was a project I started working on... more
For sale: Chandler and Price Pilot Press (6.5 x 10” chase) and everything you need to use it!
Press is in good working order and comes with a second, identical parts press... more
If you have heard about letterpress but are not really sure what it is or how it works, this class will allow you to peer inside the rich history and engaging techniques of... more
In this class, students will learn about the history of Woodcut Printmaking, with roots in Japan and Europe, and about the contemporary version of this art form that has had a... more
