Looking to give away a collection of lightly used bookbinding and silkscreen equipment and materials. My late father was an amateur bookbinder and had collected a large amount of... more
In search of a 23” guillotine paper cutter in good shape. Thinking Challenge, but open to others, and could go small as 19”. Need it to be a “tabletop”... more
Selling this C&P new style 8 x 12 letterpress, Serial # B61312, which puts it being made in late 1929 (or so). Motorized (no foot treadle). I generally used it by... more
Vandercook Universal 1 for sale in Seattle, Washington. Good working condition. Boxcar base and all print shop accessories included. Must come and pick-up before Sept 1, 2024.... more
We are moving and it’s time to part with my small letterpress print shop. Looking for someone in the Seattle area who is interested in buying everything for $500. Perfect... more
I’m am looking to rehome a lovely letterpress setup that includes — an non-motorized 8x10 C+P, 6 cabinets of metal type, 2 slant tops banks (complete with a range of unsorted... more
I have a C&P Pilot for sale. It is in good condition with no crack or welding. Comes with all sorts of extras you need to start printing, including ink, chase, furniture... more
8x12 Chandler & Price press for sale, $2000.
New rollers included. Motor included. 3 chases included.
Shipping costs would be the responsibility of the buyer.
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This press has served me well since 2011, but it’s time to let it go on to its next home. It’s in great shape, totally complete, and prints beautifully.
Includes... more
I’m looking for a small galley cabinet (holding up to 50 galleys) within extended driving distance of Seattle. I don’t mind driving, so please eyeball your Washington and... more
For a project involving sets of teaching materials about printing history (the Tiny Type Museum), I am looking for small stereotype plate (type metal, intended for mounting) that... more
I have always wanted to get in to antique presses and create my own works. I am looking for a tabletop model as my first press so I can learn and get comfortable with the process.... more
Modern (metal) 24-case Hamilton type cabinet filled with type in good-to-great condition (assorted fonts, mostly 8-16-ish point). Also have many printing extras, including a... more
Gorgeously detailed wire saddle stitcher. 27 1/2” table that can adjust for flat or saddle stitching.
Needs a new electrical cord; the current one is badly frayed.
Ready for... more
Press repair, maintenance, adjustment, lessons on operating platen, or sheet-fed letterpresses. Experience with large and small presses. Advice freely given with the proviso... more
Hamilton leading rack for sale, a handful of dividers included, as pictured. (If you need more dividers, it’d be easy to make more from some spare leading.) Measures... more
Chatwin Books is proud to announce the forthcoming publication of the 5th edition of Gerald Lange’s “Printing Digital Type on the Hand-Operated Flatbed Cylinder... more
Large manual (not electric) lever-driven, guillotine-style paper trimmer with 34” blades. I have 5 extra blades.
Surface rust but the parts still move. Could use some... more
Selling a C&P 10x15 new style press.
The press is in good condition, hasn’t been used in a few years, but has been stored in a dry garage.
It has a motor that works, and is... more
Craftsmen Imperial 5x8” table top side lever pilot-style press. It is in good working condition with no breaks, cracks, or welds, and complete with all parts including the... more
Chandler & Price 10x15 Craftsman for sale for $2000.
It’s a heavier duty version of the typical New/Old style platen presses you see from C&P. Comes with two brand new... more
