This is an old 3-magazine model and comes with two full mags and one split. Serial no. on the manufacturer’s plate is 329 and the most recent patent date shown is 1928.... more
Cylinder Core Certificate Program
The handfed cylinder proof press, also known as the Vandercook press, has a special place in both print history and in teaching book arts.... more
This is a large imposing stone with cabinet that has one side as a galley rack and the other side as a furniture rack. It is 65” wide, 42” deep and 38” high.
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50” Jacques board shear with original table fence, side fence, and cutoff box; blades sharp; buyer arranges and pays for pick-up and shipping. Ships from California.... more
This is a double wide 48 drawer Hamilton Type cabinet with the typesetting top. This has been in storage since the 70’s. Many of the drawer have type in them.. It is in... more
This is a 48 drawer Hamilton Type Case that has been in storage since the 70’s. Most of the drawers have foundry type.
It is in Sacramento California.
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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
For sale:
10x15 Heidelberg Windmill, black ball, 3 phase, in good working condition. This has been my workhorse, but sadly with an upcoming move I can’t bring her with me.... more
We are searching for an Oscillating Rider/vibrator Roller for a Chandler and Price 8 x 12, New Style. If you have one you’re willing to sell, please contact me. Thanks.
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Letterpress at BookArtsLa
In this one-day introduction to letterpress printing, you will learn the basic principles of typesetting, ink mixing, and of course, printing! Come with... more
Up for sale is our 1969 Heidelberg 10x15 Windmill, w/ factory foil attachment.
We have owned this press for about 4 years, and it has been our primary press for all of our... more
1962 Heidelberg Windmill Red Ball press for sale. Fully operational and well maintained. Comes with furniture, furniture case, ink, chases and quoins. Sad to part with it, but... more
1948 Kluge for sale! Motor with new electrical, and rollers wer rerubbered in 2016. Hand-fed.
Pick up only- I highly recommend California Machinery Movers!
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The focus of this class is on complex typesetting.
Techniques covered will include:
-Inserting drop caps
-Pull quotes
-Borders
-Oversize type and... more
The primary printing press of The Bieler Press since the early 1980s. It was originally purchased “as new” [not previously used by original owner], it has served the Press... more
BookArtsLa has established Open Studio: Letterpress to provide printers a place to work on their own projects. After a introductory meeting, printers have unlimited access to our... more
-C&P 10x15 oldstyle letterpress with newer rollers and a motor
-Cabinet full of various metal type, used
-Canisters of various ink colors
$2500 for all items... more
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