All ads in Chicago, United States
14 Jul
Proofing press near Chicago, IL
- Hello! I am eager to finally start my printing practice. I’m a freelance graphic designer and painter. I fell in love with letterpress in college, did an amazing workshop... more
15 Jan
Century Schoolbook 14, 18, 24 Point Type
- I’m on the lookout for Century Schoolbook in 18 point uppercase, in particular, but 14 and 24 too. I’m working on titling for a short series and would love to not have... more
13 Nov 2025
Showcard DFS wanted
- Looking for a Showcard DFS or another large-format proof press that can handle sheets over 25” × 30”.
Not interested in smaller... more
13 Nov 2025
Showcard DFS
- Looking for a Showcard DFS or another large-format proof press that can handle sheets over 25” × 30”.
Not interested in smaller... more
9 Jun 2025
Manuals and Specimens For Sale
- Please see the list below for all titles and prices. All prices are negotiable, the point is to get these in people’s hands and reduce the number of boxes I’m going to... more
18 Mar 2025
Kensol Hot Foil Stamp Press
- Air cylinder powered hot foil stamp. Pickup in Lakeview, Chicago. Already on raised wood beams and located on the ground floor with easy street access. Pallet jack... more
18 Mar 2025
Challenge Hydraulic Paper Cutter
- Good condition Champion hydraulic paper cutter for sale, pickup in Lakeview Chicago. Already on skids and located on ground floor with easy street access for loading. Pallet jack... more
18 Dec 2024
Final Letterpress Ephemera Sale
- Final sale of a collection of metal type, tools and equipment, a showcard press, and more. See link for select inventory; not included but offered are boxes of unsorted cuts... more
11 Dec 2024
Letterpress Type and Ephemera
- A vacating letterpress studio is letting go of tons of random cuts, metal type, and some equipment. Please see the URL for fonts, tools, and more!... more
6 Nov 2024
Showcard poster press for sale
- Manufactured right here in downtown Chicago! This poster press is a real piece of Chicago history.
The press is in good working order. Its printable area is 34 inches long by 25... more
7 Oct 2024
Small Galley Rack
- Hi, I’m on the lookout for a small galley rack, preferably with some or all trays intact. Let me know if you have one and what you’d be asking for it. I’m in the... more
29 May 2024
Local Chicago Letterpress and accessories
- Hello everyone,
I’m trying to find a home for an entire collection of metal type, a showcard press, and a large cabinet. These items are all in good condition. I have posted... more
20 Sep 2023
Craftsman monarch 9x12 press for sale
- Craftsman monarch 9x12 press for sale. Includes 2 rollers, 2 chases, wickersham key and coins, letterpress furniture, a Boxcar base and an assortment of supplies. I purchased it... more
9 Sep 2021
Vandercook Universal SP-15
- The sad day has come for me to sell my Vandercook SP-15, and I would love for it to go to a good home.
A little bit of history. I’ve owned... more
10 Jul 2021
Guillotine, Drying Rack, Paper Drill + More
- Equipment for Sale - Pickup Only
All equipment except the craftool press is located in Bridgeport at a studio with a freight elevator, pallet jacks, and loading dock / ramp.... more
28 May 2021
Rebuilt John Jacques 45” board shear w/...
- This board shear is in excellent condition and is currently palletized. We are only selling it because our business is closing, and now have nowhere to put it, otherwise would... more
21 Mar 2021
Numbering Machines - various
- Several lots of numbering machines, some are NOS, some appear lightly used. All of them advance when the plunger is depressed, and seem to be... more
17 May 2020
Challenge Paper Cutter - Must Go
- Challenge Paper Cutter. Located in Chicago. Pickup only. $400 or best offer.
I believe the max cutting width is 26”.The cutter is about 750 lbs and takes up around 3’x6’ of... more
28 Apr 2020
Etching Press
- Looking for a tabletop, or medium sized etching press capable of being moved by 1-2 people, assembled or otherwise. Willing to drive a considerable distance for local pickup.
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29 Jan 2020
2 free Kluge 10x15’s ASAP
- FREE & Must go..2 Working Kluge Automatics 10 x 15.
ASAP first to show up haul away gets them, these must... more
