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| Binding Equipment For Sale |
| FLAT FILES in all sizes WOOD & METAL . FLAT FILES in all sizes WOOD & METAL . FLAT FILES in all sizes WOOD & METAL flat file. FLAT FILES in all sizes WOOD & METAL flat file. FLAT FILES in all sizes WOOD & METAL Every size available. Save the EARTH and re-use USED flat files, they are also made stronger than new ones. 54\\\\\\\" wide, 48\\\\\\\" wide, 43\\\\\\\" wide 40 1/2\\\\\\\" wide and more! DELIVERY AVAILABLE Everything is priced so you can afford it. :) E-mail me your # for more info. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Contact SKIP at skipbeaucycle@yahoo.com
M. Contact SKIP at skipbeaucycle@yahoo.com. | Jun 12 |
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| Kensol heavy duty foil stamper(needs some small hardware). Large high presser foil stamper. 250.00. Contact Carrel Roumain at silverwerecat@yahoo.com or (510)684-5994. | Mar 26 |
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| Kwikprint Foil stamper(exellent condition) 400.00. Table top finisher. Various foils included. 400.00
Kwikprint foil stamper. Various foils included. 400.00. Contact Carrel Roumain at silverwerecat@yahoo.com or (510)684-5994. | Mar 26 |
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| Antique Paper Cutters. Antique handlever paper cutters for sale.Two cutters made by the Challenge machinery Company. 19" and 26" cutters with extra cutting Knives. Moving and installation available, both machines in pristine working condition and very accurate. Contact Jim Salkeld at jasbsalkeld@sbcglobal.net or 707-778-065- More information is available by clicking here. | Mar 21 |
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| Chandler and Price guillotine. Guillotine cuts 24" x 19", measures 36"D x 26"W, and is mounted on a stand with wheels and brakes. Has an extra blade. $425. Contact cj grossman at artcj@aol.com. | Jan 5 |
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| Sharf-Fix Paring machine for sale. I have a Sharf-Fix paring machine for sale--it's only been used once and I have some extra blades to go with it. Asking $300 OBO. Contact victoria at vhemailaddy@gmail.com. | Jan 5 |
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| Gane Bros. Hot Foil Stamper needs new home. I was given a Gane Bros. Hot Foil Stamper years ago by Sabina Nies, and now it's time for me to pass it on to someone else. It is very heavy, but yours for the taking. Email to set up a time. Contact victoria heifner at vheifner@yahoo.com. | Oct 3 |
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| Drill Press, Flat files, Japanese papers, archival boxes, Elfa systems and more. HUGE MOVING SALE from Bookbinder's Storage!!!
Items for sale:
*1 Electric Drill Press with 3 hollow bits of various sizes - $125.
* 1 Metal Flat file- 5 drawers - $125.
* Assortment of beautiful Japanese Papers, 24X36"
* 4 Elfa grid systems with drawers, $100 for all
* Metal shelves - $25.
* Archival boxes (metal edge), 1-piece clamshells
* Unique Asian Antique furniture
* Davey board, foam core frames, card stock. . .
* Electronics: Sony TV, Yamaha Stereo system,
Singer Industrial sewing machine, Pentax SLR camera plus wide angle and telephoto lens. . .
All are available to see at my storage unit in San Rafael from Oct 1-7 by appointment. See you there!. Contact Liz Jan at jan@vaastugrace.com or 415-420-8648 or 505-404-6116 in NM. | Sep 14 |
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| Potdevin 21inch 2r gluer with hot pot. I purchased this potdevin about 2 months ago and used it for a month and its too big of a machine for me. I purchased it for $5000 with heating pot. I am willing to sell at $4000 or best offer.
thanks
james. Contact James Lee at jamesinvision@yahoo.com or 5107172285. | Sep 12 |
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| Bookbinding Equipment and Materials. EQUIPMENT: pictures available on request
Shaefer Smoothing Press- 18"
CMC folding Machine- 29.5"
ODM Folding Machine- 19.25"
Case Maker- custom made, vacuum table
capability
Champion Paper Drill- single head
D&M Pro Fold- electric folding machine
Pneumatic Punch Press- for cutouts in
book covers, includes die-set
Hot Stamping Press- auto foil feed,
heated platen, 50 ton Power
Team hydraulics, dwell
control, OSHA type safety
switches
Materials:
Book Blocks- 5 5/16" X 8 3/16" 150 pgs,
30 to a box, Smythe Sewn, 70# paper
18 signatures, $15 per box
(4 box miniumum for shipping)
Book Cloth- paper backed, asstd. colors
29" X 27' sheets
Black Liner Paper- 80#, 24" X 36" sheets
Arches Textured Watercolor Paper-
various weights (all heavy)
Chip board- approx. .110" thk.,
4 5/8" X 6 5/8" & 13 3/4" X 14 3/4"
Hot Stamping Foil- assorted colors
Permaline & Rainbow Paper-
4.75" X 8.75" & 12.5" X 14.75",
Buckram finish, 70# & 80#
We have lots of other stuff (including leather working materials and equipment)that we'd like to clear out. Feel free to call and make an appointment to come to our factory and do some some shopping. Contact Brendan Smith-Oberon Design at bds@oberondesign.com or 707 570 3910 More information is available by clicking here. | Sep 22 |
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| Letterpress Equipment For Sale |
| Center drive numbering machines. Leibinger center drive numbering machines, one 6 number 5/32” machine and one 10 number 5/32” machine, comes with 4”, 8”, 10”, 12” and 19” shafts and one plunger, gothic backward machines in excellent condition. $450.00 plus shipping. Photos available. Richard at letterpressshop@aol.com. Contact Richard Sawdey at letterpressshop@aol.com. | Jul 3 |
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| Expandable Furniture. Huffman Hi-Speed Expandable Furniture, 10 pieces of various pica lengths, includes cabinet, pictures and further info available, $100.00 plus shipping. Richard at letterpressshop@aol.com. Contact Richard Sawdey at letterpressshop@aol.com. | Jun 9 |
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| Challenge Hi-Speed Quoins. Challenge Hi-Speed Quoins. Challenge Hi-Speed Quoins, four 6” quoins; seven 4 ” quoins. No quoin key. $110.00 plus shipping, photo available. Contact Richard Sawdey at letterpressshop@aol.com. Contact Richard Sawdey at letterpressshop@aol.com. | May 13 |
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| Metal type in Oakland, CA. Metal type in Oakland, CA. The following fonts are standing type: 24 pt. Glamour Light caps only (incl. figures & punctuation)–$20; 10 pt. Broadway, 25A–$25. The following fonts are in typecases (shipping possible but discouraged): 24 pt. Goudy handtooled, 76a–$75; 14 pt. Brush (in 2/3 size typecase), 50a–$30; 18 pt. Brush, 90a–$45. Also galleys, $3 each; miscellaneous cuts, spacing, etc. Contact Lisa Rappoport at cutvelvet@earthlink.net. Contact lisa rappoport at cutvelvet@earthlink.net. | Apr 24 |
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| WOODTYPE for Letterpress. Wood type~ 120pt Complete Sans Serif Font
Set upper & lower cases, extra characters, some
punctuation, new
$ 75. or best offer
Wood type~ 240pt Sans Serif font CAPS Only
All letters, some punctuation, antique
$ 50. or best offer
Wood type~ 72pt Serif Font CAPS only, All but
HXZ, antique
$ 25
ALL THREE SETS = $125.00. Contact Ray King at ray_king@comcast.net. | Apr 2 |
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| BOXCAR BASE. 9x12 Standard BoxCar Base, $235. or best offer. Contact Ray King at ray_king@comcast.net. | Apr 2 |
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| Small A+V Photopolymer Platemaker. Anderson & Vreeland Platermaker
Good working condition, Great for small hobby letterpress shop, Set Up for Adhesive backed plates (Boxcar System)
Many other items: chases, C&P Press, Paper Cutter, Wood Type, Lenox Paper, More
Entire Shop Available. Take over the space if desired.
Please contact for details. Contact Ray King at rayking@mindspring.com or 415.812.3509. | Mar 11 |
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| C&P New Style 10x15 Letterpress. Fine working press, built in 1912, good rollers, variable speed motor. Buyer responsible for moving or could take over existing space. Many other items available. Plate Maker, Chases, Wood Type, Paper Cutter, Make an offer.
Beautiful Press Please save from the scape yard!. Contact Ray King at rayking@mindspring.com or 415.812.3509 More information is available by clicking here. | Mar 10 |
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| Wood Type Cabinet and miscellaneous items. One large wood-type cabinet, very large: 33"x49", 40 inches tall. Oak on front, top and sides with 20 drawers with movable dividers: $300. One precision type saw with stand and light with many 5 3/4" blades. precision in 1 point increments with fine edge router. Made by Cost Cutters Saws. $200. Jogger shake table, heavy-duty tabletop model, $15. One small victorian platen-press for printing small cards and business cards, needs cleaning and new rollers, $35. About 20 california letterpress job cases, miscellaneous styles, $5 to $15 each. I can email pictures if you like. Items are priced for those in the bookarts community. Contact Richard Spelker at r.spelker@comcast.net. | Mar 10 |
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| Washington Style Reliance Proofing Press. Manufactured by Paul Schneidewend, Chicago 1897. 15 x 20" Platen. Excellent condition, never stored outdoors. Originally used for proofing metal plate illustrations. Can be converted to letterpress with two .918 inch washers. $3,000. Pick up only (location, Paradise, Ca.). Contact Eddy M. Hood at camillehood@hotmail.com or 503-872-3915. | Mar 9 |
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| Letterpress cabinet/ flat file for sale. I am an artist in west LA and I don't have room in my new studio for this beautiful piece. It is all wood with metal drawer pulls, 4 deep drawers on top and 12 flat file drawers, some with the old type dividers. The previous owner emptied the drawers of the remaining wood type and assembled the individual letters on the sloped top - the letters can still be removed. Dimensions: 63" tall (50" at the front) x 47" wide x 25" deep. Pictures available.
Price: $800 OBO and you pick it up.
Please e-mail kate@katesavageart.com. Contact Kate Savage at kate@katesavageart.com. | Mar 7 |
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| Heidelberg Windmill with Lockouts 10 x 15 . If you are wanting to get set up in letterpress printing this is the deal.
I have a Heidelberg Windmill 10 x 15 serial number 164 539. It is in smooth running order, has lock outs, is clean
and ready to print with four new rubber rollers and new wash up blade.
Two chases, quoins, tools, manuals included.
I also have a small stone table and a set of furniture if you are interested.
I will include operating instructions at my location if wanted or needed.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is serious about letterpress printing. Contact david at dwalrath@ajalon.com. | Feb 25 |
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| Case of Type + Ornaments!. A cabinet of type for sale,
there are approx 20 drawers of type in the case many of the font's I don't know their names? I'm hoping someone will want to buy the whole cabinet. Here is the rough list:
1 drawer of borders and ornaments
1 drawer of em, en, spacers etc all points
48, 72 pt. Centaur
12 pt. some pretty old ital not sure name of font?
10 pt of some pretty old ital not sure name of font?
60 ? point sans serif not sure name of font?
Franklin Gothic Empire in 36, 48, 60 and 120 pt
12, 18 pt engravers shade
12, 24 pt Lydian possibly other sizes of this too
Copperplate
24 pt Cameo
36 pt Deerborn (pretty)
12 pt Century
6 pt Bernhard
18 pt Bodoni Ital
Various sans serif fonts and a few itals as well. Contact Sarah Kessler at sarahkessler1@gmail.com or 510-524-5534. | Feb 15 |
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| Heidelberg Windmill parts. Windmill Parts. Heidelberg 10x15 Windmill parts, Slotted Lay Standard, Feed left side part no. T1016F, also right side part no. T1008F, both for $100.00 plus shipping. Photos available. Richard at letterpressshop@aol.com. Contact Richard Sawdey at letterpressshop@aol.com. | Feb 10 |
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| Wood type. I have various wood type fonts for sale, including Cooper, Futura, Gothic XXX Condensed, etc, plus thousands of individual wood type sorts, including many very large letters and numbers – all priced to sell. I also have my main collection up for sale, 370+ fonts, see http://www.briarpress.org/13731. Contact Malcolm Dean at malcolmdean@mac.com or 415.864.4545 or 415.586.1477 More information is available by clicking here. | Nov 19 |
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| stone composing table. I have a truly noble stone composing table for sale.
The stone is 24" x 36" . The table is approximately 28" x 40" and 38" tall.
There is a drawer that goes all the way through, typical of composing tables. There is a shelf underneath set up for storing chases.
This table is sturdy and was in one shop for probably 40 years. Pictures are available.
$350 seems like a fair price. I have several other tables so don't need this one. Contact david Walrath at dwalrath@ajalon.com or 707.528.0288. | Nov 15 |
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| Sigwalt Nonpareil No.23 & Triumph 3905 Paper Cutter. Sigwalt Nonpareil No.23 6x4 & Triumph 3905 Papercutter
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24616122@N07/sets/72157606936515448/
http://www.briarpress.org/322
Make me a reasonable offer. Buyer needs to pick up. Contact Jamie at promopop@comcast.net. | Sep 24 |
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| LETTERPRESS FONTS, TOOLS & EQUIPMENT. Too many items to list, but including metal type (good stuff), furniture, leading, tools, books, cuts and paper. Everything in good shape. Email me and I'll send you the list. First come, first served. Also, my wood type collection, 390+ fonts, see Briar Press ad at attached url. Contact Malcolm Dean at malcolmdean@mac.com or (415) 586-1477 More information is available by clicking here. | Aug 19 |
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| sigwalt letterpress . I have a sigwalt letterpress 4 x 6 with allot of type included. Contact tracy hanson at tracy.hanson@comcast.net. | Aug 10 |
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| Vandercook 219, other letterpress. Vandercook 219 $2000.00 6x10 Pilot press $900.00 3x5 Kelsey $200.00 400 drawers wood type all sizes some very old. 12x18 Kluge with foil excellent condition $3500.00. Contact Ted Salkin at printersnational@hotmail.com or 707 431-1944. | Jun 9 |
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| P@'s @s. Fonts of @ signs. 6,8,10 & 12 on every corresponding body. I.e. 6 on 6, 6 on 8, 6 on 10, etc. $35 plus shipping. Contact Pat Reagh at patreagh@sonic.net. | May 18 |
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| Printing and finishing equipment. 8x12, 10x15, 12x18 C&P platen presses; Poco proof press, Little Giant #6, and Heidelberg KS 15 x 20 cylinder presses; 1- and 2-color Chief and RZ offset presses; Elrod, lead saws, slug-cutters and miterers, wood type-cabinets and single cases; Champion stitcher, Challenge drills, joggers, Southworth round-corner machine, foil cutter, paper cutters. Contact Glen Bauder at glen@napanet.net or 707-255-3496. | Aug 30 |
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| Various Letterpresses. Hello We are used equipment dealers in San Francisco and often times we have letterpresses--Heidelberg windmills, C&P, and various other brands as well as proof presses. We also offer moving and roller re-covering. Contact Norman Hicks at nh@printingequip.com or 415 575 0933 More information is available by clicking here. | Apr 2 |
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| Miscellaneous For Sale |
| Seal Commercial 210M Dry Mounting/Laminating Press. I am the original owner of this press and it is in excellent condition.
Price includes accessories and some supplies.
Price: $300. Contact Ian Reid at ian.reid@ucsf.edu or 415 661-2078. | Jun 30 |
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| Many Shelved Storage Unit.... 27 Shelves, Shelving Unit for the little stuff... Contact Sharon Wickham at sharonwickham@comcast.net or 415.235.8338 More information is available by clicking here. | Jun 19 |
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| FIM Headbands, Style #HSE325 (Silkbead – Ultramarine Blue Solid Blue). Two partial spools of ultramarine headbands, chosen to match Miyabi Tsumugi Blue 730-36 rayon book cloth mentioned in our other ad. $100 for (estimated) 100 yards. Contact Allison Chang at allison@historicana.com or 650-343-9578. | Oct 8 |
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| Miyabi Tsumugi Blue 730-30 cloth (partials). 94 pieces of beautiful Japanese paper-backed rayon book cloth, 17” wide by 55” long ($10/piece). Also available: one long piece, 17” x 12 yards ($100).
This is a lustrous rayon cloth with a pronounced, slightly slubby texture that runs across the width of the sheets. The blue is bright, rich ultramarine blue.
This cloth usually can only be purchased as a special order, in whole bolts 39” wide by 55 yards, so take advantage of this opportunity to acquire a smaller quantity.
6” x 9” samples available on request. Minimum order of $100. Please see additional ad for matching headbands. Contact Allison Chang at allison@historicana.com or 650-343-9578. | Oct 7 |
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| Multi lith offset Press Model 1250 . My neighbor Cora's daughter bought it twenty years ago to print with.She never got to it. Cora needs the garage space.
$400 OBO, ( you come and get it and it's free? ) Berkeley. Contact mary laird at shihablaird@hotmail.com or 510-525-8905. | May 23 |
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| Paper, ~250 sheets of handmade Thai mulberry Paper. Three grades of handmade paper, ~100 of each and a size of ~18"x30". The first grade is while with a ~.004 caliper. The second is yellow, with a .003" caliper, the third is textured yellow with a .002" caliper, when compressed. The paper is a mulberry blend and has been described as a "craft paper". Contact Derek Wright at derekwrightis@gmail.com or 4083930533. | Apr 12 |
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| Champion M5197 Paper cutter. Champion M5197. Contact Jim Cramer at jcramer@pgsp.edu. | Mar 17 |
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| offset printing presses & bindery equipment. I buy sell, move and repair printing and bindery equiptment in the bay area.Serving the trade since 1964, please call for my list of current invetory. Contact jim salkeld at jasbsalkeld@sbcglobal.net or 707-778-0650 More information is available by clicking here. | Sep 29 |
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| Binding Equipment Wanted |
| Schwab Polypress Plough. We are seeking a replacement plough for a Schwab Polypress. Our teflon is worn and blade is cracked. Please let us know if you have one for sale or know where to find it. Thank you.
Jim Hinz
Book Conservator
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
264 South 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215 545 0613
jhinz@ccaha.org. Contact Jim Hinz at jhinz@ccaha.org or 215 545 0613. More information is available by clicking here | Apr 8 |
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| Chase, Chase Latch, & Grippers for Kelsey 5x8. I recently stumbled upon a Kelsey 5x8 Model U press. It is missing a chase, and grippers and the chase latch is broken. I\'d like to make sure I can get these items before I invest in new rollers, but hopefully I will be needing those soon too.
Thanks!. Contact Audrey at owner@themodernpet.com. | Jun 30 |
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| Miller Saw (for kerning hot type). this is an iron table saw with a cylindrical base and the motor attached near the bottom. I live in Santa Cruz, but will drive anywhere on the west coast to get one. Contact Kate Hitt at khitt@manynamespress.com or 831-728-4302. More information is available by clicking here | Jun 14 |
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| Will you rent me your letterpress?. I have recently relocated to Los Angeles and have gotten engaged - would anyone be willing to rent or loan me their letterpress in order to make my invitations?. Contact Abbey at aderocker@gmail.com or 626-302-2426. More information is available by clicking here | Jan 11 |
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| Table top platen press. Looking to purchase a table top press, around 5x8 for notecards/invitations. C&P Pilot or something similar. Please let me know if you have any leads, thanks. I live in the Bay Area and can come pick it up. Contact Karine at karine.kashen@gmail.com. | Jan 5 |
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| Vandercook Proof Press. Hello.
I am looking for a Vandercook Proof Press. I am in San Diego, California but I will pay for shipping or I will come and get it if I need to. Please contact me if you have one or know of one available.
Thank you,
Courtney. Contact Courtney at courtrock2@yahoo.com. | Nov 15 |
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| C&P Pilot or Golding Pearl. Hello, I am looking for a C&P Pilot press or a Golding Pearl Press in working condition. I live in Colorado, but am willing to drive a ways or pay for shipping. Thank you! Hannah. Contact Hannah at redtandemstudio@gmail.com. | Oct 9 |
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| C&P Pilot, Golding Official No. 4, or Sigwalt tabletop wanted.. I am looking to purchase a tabletop press (C&P Pilot, Golding Official No. 4, or Sigwalt Ideal No. 5 - original or refurbished) and am willing to travel to pick up out of state or pay for shipping. I live in Denver, Colorado. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact me by email at jjdewitt@comcast.net or phone at 720.273.1548. Thanks.
Josh. Contact Joshua DeWitt at jjdewitt@comcast.net or 720.273.1548. | Oct 8 |
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| Type Wanted. Non-pedestrian type wanted for my C&P Pilot. Thanks!. Contact Steve at wizard848@earthlink.net or 510-848-0721. | Sep 8 |
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| 26" Guillotine Paper Cutter. I'm looking for a 26" manual guillotine in good working condition.
I'm located in Oakland near Emeryville.
Please feel free to email or call if you have one to sell.
Thank you!. Contact Carey Johnson at johnson.carey@gmail.com or 415-867-2725. | Sep 4 |
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| Chase for Pearl Improved #11. Keenly interested in buying a chase (7" X 11") for a Pearl Improved #11 press. Will pour rubies into your lap. Please contact me day or night. Thanks!!. Contact Mary-Alice Pomputius at m@pomputi.us. | Aug 21 |
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| Table Top Platen Press. I am a beginning printer, looking to purchase a higher end table top press preferably a 6 x 10 C & P Pilot or equivalent press. I have a 5 x 8 Kelsey and would like to do more, and go larger. Any leads would be great! Thanks!. Contact Chandler & Price Pilot Table Top Press at laurieokamura@comcast.net or 831-440-1983. | Jul 16 |
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| Floor Model Platen Press - Golding Pearl. I am looking for a floor model platen press preferably Golding Pearl but will consider Chandler and Price (old or new style), also Golding Jobber. Contact Chelly at chelly0222@yahoo.com. | Jun 21 |
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| C&P Pilot Press Rollers and Trucks. Hi, I have a pilot needing an extra set of rollers and its trucks. Either composition or rubber will do, mostly I just need trucks (the bearings it rides the rails on). thanks!. Contact Kate Hitt at khitt@manynamespress.com or 831-728-4302. More information is available by clicking here | Mar 24 |
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| Vandercook flatbed. A printer of 30 years needs a small flatbed press for broadside production. I can restore it/recover the rollers and pick it up with my trailer.
thanks!. Contact Kate Hitt at khitt@manynamespress.com or 831-728-4302. More information is available by clicking here | Mar 12 |
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| | Miscellaneous Wanted |
| Drymount Press. Looking for Drymount press for our paper, print and bookmaking studio. Please help!. Contact Leah Jachimowicz at leahyaka@yahoo.com. | Jun 18 |
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| Industrial Work Space. A letterpress shop has 5,000 Sq. Ft to share with allied type of business. Binding, Converting, Design, Offset printing. ?
Lots of power, big roll up doors, 25'ft ceilings. Outdoor work area. Call for more information 510.209.0740. Contact A.D. Stump at adstump@comcast.net or 510.209.0740. | May 13 |
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| archival textile storage box. Hi--Does anyone have an archival-quality textile storage box about 30\"x22\"? Willing to pay up to 20 bucks.
Thanks!. Contact Rebecca Black at rebblack@msn.com. | Oct 28 |
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| Etching Press. Non-profit Art Studio in on the UC Berkeley campus looking for etching press. We serve the larger Bay Area and are looking to once again offer low cost printing classes and need equipment. Contact ASUC Art Studio at kwees@berkeley.edu. More information is available by clicking here | Oct 15 |
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| Hebrew or Jewish old typeset. Looking for Hebrew or Jewish typeset blocks, preferably wooden.
Ok to be mixed and singles.
Cheryl
crm AT itrezzo DOT com. Contact Cheryl at 408-688-2204. | Sep 25 |
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| small etching press. looking for a small etching press 12 x 24 or a little larger. Contact dayna willard at daynawillard@mac.com or 415-672-4122. | Jul 3 |
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