I would like to compile a collection of old time letterpress shop stories and tales. I have had a few old letterpress and linotype operators as friends that shared amusing tales... more
Looking for my first press. Not finding much in Florida… is there anything out there?
I’m interested in tabletops and even some of the larger presses that I could pick... more
Hello, I’m located in South Florida. I’d like to find a good, working Poco Proof Press or a C&P Pilot tabletop press, preferably larger than 6x10, that does not... more
Looking for used wood letterpress type. I would prefer type other than gothic. Partial sets or small amounts are fine. I will pay to have them shipped. I live in the panhandle of... more
Looking for a late model 10x15 or 12x18 C&P Letterpress. 1960’s preferred, clean, great condition. Within the Midwestern to eastern part of the... more
Size 22” X 18” X 1”, Wt. !8#. Catalog#15254-B by Thompson Cabinet Co.. These were options on the steel proof reader’s desks. It is made from heavy guage... more
I represent a small University in Miami, Florida that recently acquired a Vandercook No. 3. The press is fully functional and wonderful but we have no other supplies to use with... more
I purchased a vintage Nolan Proof Press with 18” roller; however, when it arrived one of the end plates was missing that houses the roller and two roller bearings. I cannot... more
Press is Sold, going to a good home in Louisiana as I edit this ad, thanks to all that responded!
Down sizing and the C&P 8X12 needs to go! Good shape with a Hern Iron Works... more
1 each midget #10 funiture cabt.(sold), 1 each, old #1 furniture cabinets for storage of reglet 6, 12, 18 pt. sizes; heavy duty construction with lacquer finish. Very nice. 3 doz.... more
3 ea. quarter size rule cases; 3 ea. full size lip front quadruple cases; 1 ea. 2/3 size lip front ordinary L & S cases; 2 doz. wood pica line guages; all mfr’d. by... more
Like many others out there =) I’m ooking for a small, tabletop press in good working condition. Would prefer to buy something within driving distance of Orlando... more
New copy of second edition, “Catalogue of Nineteenth Century Printing Presses”
by Harold E. Sterne with Preface by Stephen O. Saxe. Published in 2001 by Oak... more