Over the years we have received many inquiries as to the availability of Hebrew type. Matrices were made in this language for all the linecasting machines, and we have long been... more
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- Personalize and purchase letterpress shirts and aprons for... more
Letterpress shop in Western Massachusetts needs to downsize. For Sale are many beautiful single and double width Hamilton type cabinets, with type included, in excellent... more
Very good condition Showcard Long-Master press, floor model (could be converted to table model, has the foot-pedal grippers) with a print area of 15” x 45”.
Press has... more
Golding Jobber 10 x 15 worked when moved into a barn 30 years ago. Probably could use a little TLC. Original chase is missing but 2 are included... more
8x12 new series Chandler & Price
In good working order, with newer rollers that have been well cared for. On pallet, ready for pickup. All buyers must transport the... more
I am interested in purchasing books on typography, book design, type and printing history, history of private presses, type foundries and related material, books on books. Please... more
Old Redington Counter that works. I have checked it out and do not see anything wrong with it. It is just old. I would like to sell it for $50.00 and shipping is extra.
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The Book/Print Artist/Scholar of Color Collective (aka Book/Print Collective) is fundraising for the second iteration of our member project grants and to introduce emergency... more
Happy New Year to all. I have recently acquired a Vandercook Universal 1 (S/N 21819). This is a big “Yipppeee!!!” for me. At this point, however, I have no cabinets, type... more
Pica Rabbinic from the Charles Reed foundry (1881, but from much earlier mats) and ex-Cambridge University Press. The fount is not in very good condition but is perfectly usable... more
I’m looking for a chase for a 7 X 11” Golding, Pearl - 1906, old style. I’d love to find one in Southern Ontario, but will consider anything further afield as... more
Hello all, during work on a student project yesterday a beloved cut got crushed—this one is special because we have a handpress very like the one in the cut and we use this for... more
Have acquired Ludlow “Formal Script” but not the spacing material. It is different from the usual Ludlow 1/8” or 1 1/4” spacing since Formal Scrip is... more
Wanted— 2 or 4 roller cores for Heidelberg Windmill 10x15. Must be original size that accommodate 9.5mm bearings, not 3rd party i.e. Syntac cores that take 10mm bearings.
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After 91 years of operation, the Book Craftsman bindery and repair shop in Mentone, CA is closing down. A wide range of book binding and press items... more
Kelsey Excelsior 5x8 press for sale. I bought it almost 10 years ago and sadly am just not using it anymore. It’s time for it to move on to someone who will use it!... more
Imposing table in great shape. Approximately mid century. Removable solid steel top in fantastic condition. Base is in great shape with some cosmetic issues as pictured. Handle... more
I have aquired a New Style C&P that is missing the 3rd roller arms and springs, Looking for a set if not Is there anywhere on line that would list the specs or does anyone... more
I am looking for a quoin key for the Challenge Hi-Speed quoins that I have. If anyone has an extra they would sell and ship to northern California, please send me a message.
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10x15 Palmer & Rey Letterpress Printer. Made in San Francisco in 1895. Comes with rollers & chase. Also comes with deep relief Boxcar base.
Press was purchased from the... more
Fully rebuilt Showcard model “711”, “B Special” and “A” Sign / Proof Presses.Very heavy-duty small presses (made for Showcard by Vandercook) , These include bed... more