Rare C&P Pilot New Style Press 6.5x10

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For sale or trade in West New York NJ
Posted on 19 Nov 25 (13:20)

[SOLD]

Rare find! Chandler & Price Pilot Press 6.5x10 with new rollers in excellent working condition. These vintage presses are increasingly hard to find, especially in ready-to-print condition like this one.

About this press
• Model: C&P Pilot Press - Model 205A (New Style)
• Originally purchased from Excelsior Press (Alan)
• Professionally fine-tuned by Stark Press Co. in 2024
• Ready to print immediately - no restoration needed
This press has been lovingly maintained and produces beautiful letterpress work (see example photos of printed pieces). I’m only selling because I’ve been outsourcing most letterpress jobs and need the space for my business.

Complete Turnkey Setup Includes:
The Press & Essential Components:
• C&P Pilot Press 6.5x10 with original feed table (currently detached for space, but all original parts included for easy reinstallation)
• Original 6.5x10 Chase
• C&P Pilot Manual

Premium Upgrades (Over $600 value):
• Like NEW Boxcar Base 6.5x10 for Pilot
• 2 NEW rollers from Advanced Rollers Co.
• 4 NEW locking trucks for rollers from Advanced Rollers Co.
• Roller Setting Gauge

Ready-to-Print Supplies:
• 6 jars/tubes of rubber-based letterpress ink from Letterpress Ink (barely used):
• White - 1 lb jar
• Neutral Black - 1/4 lb tube
• Reflex Blue - 1/4 lb tube
• Green - 1/4 lb tube
• Warm Red - 1/4 lb tube
• Yellow - 1/4 lb tube
• 6 Gauge Pins
• 6 Quoins + Keys
• Furniture and Reglets in various sizes
• Press packing paper

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Pick-up in West New York, New Jersey (USA) or must arrange your own shipping.