11 platen, letterpress printing press. Made by the Baumgarten Company in the late 1800’s. Baumgarten borrowed heavily from the Baltimorean line of presses produced by J. Dorman, also of Baltimore. These small presses were used to print small items like […]
Saved from a defunct print shop, these letter press type set blocks are only missing the letters K, X and Z.. I was told, from the former owner, that they were from the 1800s. You get 55 letters, 14 numbers […]
Saved from a defunct print shop, these letter press type set blocks are complete. I was told, from the former owner, that they were from the 1800s. I will also include the drawer. The item “1800s Letter Press Type set […]
This is a very nice set! Large & Chunky weighs almost 9 lbs. I have no idea what font this is. There seems to be a maker’s mark, but I can’t read it. They measure approximately 3 7/8″ tall, 1 […]
LetterPress Wood Type 1800’s. This is a very nice set! I have no idea what font this is but its similar to Gay Nineties from the Showcard catalog. I does remind me of the font on old western posters. They […]
Cooley LetterPress Wood Type 1800’s. I have no idea what font this is. It measures approximately 2 5/16″ tall, 13/16″ wide (A) and 7/8 thick. One letter “E” has a small nick at the top… Letters: A (3), B (2), […]
It is similar Futura Bold Condensed Font. It measures approximately 3″ tall, 1 1/8″ wide (A) and 15/16 thick. The letter “F” was made from a letter “E” and carved down. Letters: A (3), B (2), C (3), D (1), […]
Fine 1800’s Bookbinding Sewing Frame &. 36 Hand Tools for. Gilding or Leather Work. This amazing set includes tools manufactured by Caskill & Copper in Philadelphia, John R. Hoole 124 Nassau St. New York, Otto Zeil, and Copper & Fry […]