I’m in the process of developing designs for a small, home-based invitation & personal stationery service. I recently learned of the unique capabilities of letterpress... more
Buffum Printing Press - Manufactured in the early 1900’s, Patent No. 142. One of the first presses manufactured by Franklin Buffum, known as ‘The Father of Good... more
The title of this post says it all! I’m a beginner looking for a tabletop press to start out with. Since I’m just starting out I’d prefer something that’s... more
Bought some presses from storage and do not have a use for them. There are a couple very nice vintage presses in excellent condition for sale. Very nice Chandler and... more
Hi - I’m looking for a functional tabletop platen press for a “starter” letter press (C&P Pilot 6x10 or similar would be be great) in/near the Detroit metro... more
Trying to locate a windmill guide. Some where over the years one has disappeared. Ive been looking and reaching inside the machine as we thought one may have fallen inside but so... more
I am a graphic design major / printmaking minor about to graduate at the end of May, and I’m looking for a job that involves designing for and working on letterpresses. I... more
Ludlow Matrix- 60 pt Karnak Medium, $52.50 including flat rate shipping, USA only
New but old- Slug holder felts, mouth piece cleaner blades, misc... more
Looking for An etching press that’s bed size is at least 18x30, and other printmaking equipment (i.e.- hotplate, etching tub, plate shears, and blankets.) Located in or around... more
I’m looking for a Heidelberg Windmill letterpress in working condition. It’s ok that it has rust or a little bit dirty. rollers don’t need to be included. I can... more
Cleaning out after 40 years. 3 dozen wood mounted cuts of greeting card verse and art, Easter, Christmas, Personal Greetings, date stamped Feb. 1910. Reputed to be original art... more
I have a contact in Wales who has a crown-folio platen in pieces that he wishes to pass on to a good home. I am willing to get the machine into England and check and rebuild it at... more
Looking to buy a press, preferably Chandler and Price, in Colorado. If you’d like to add some type, drawers, or other accessories, I’d be happy to buy those, too.... more
I am selling my entire letterpress studio which includes over 200 different fonts, over 5,000 ornaments and a press with all the goodies needed to start printing. All type and... more
Hi, I am looking for the full gripper assembly for an 8x12 new style C&P. this would include the rail that the grippers attach to, and the bearing that causes them to press... more
I’m looking for a tabletop letterpress in working condition. Prefer C&P Pilot but open to any tool that will work for a beginner. Willing to travel or pay to ship tool.
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For creative amateur keen to learn the art of letterpress printing. As a complete beginner, a working machine is preferable and ideally to include type, trays, quoins, chase etc... more
I’m urgently trying to source various ‘O’s, at various sizes, for use in an upcoming project. Very prepared to hire and leave a deposit whilst in use - I’d... more
I have a small Kelsey, and while I’ve taken some instruction courses on letterpress, the idiosyncrasies of the Kelsey were not reviewed. I would love to find someone in the... more