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19th Century French Wrought Iron and Bronze Paper Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
study or library! In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron and Bronze Paper Binding Press
19th Century French Wrought Iron and Bronze Paper Binding Press

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Bronze Paper Binding Press

$1,200
Heavy 19th Century French Black Wrought Iron Binding Press with Gilt Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
device was used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding. Square in
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique Heavy 19th Century French Black Wrought Iron Binding Press with Gilt Accents
Heavy 19th Century French Black Wrought Iron Binding Press with Gilt Accents

Heavy 19th Century French Black Wrought Iron Binding Press with Gilt Accents

$750
Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
: Cabinet, storage, bookcase, book shelf, linen press, blanket chest, media, entertainment
Category

18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Book Press

Materials

Elm

Antique Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets
Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets

Pair of Ming Painted Compound Cabinets

$48,800
Patriotic Silk Kerchief w/ 34 Star Flags an Image of Washington, Civil War Era
Located in York County, PA
beautiful in design and rare. Outside of an example pictured by Collins in his book “Threads of History
Category

1860s American Antique Book Press

Materials

Silk

Antique Patriotic Silk Kerchief w/ 34 Star Flags an Image of Washington, Civil War Era
Patriotic Silk Kerchief w/ 34 Star Flags an Image of Washington, Civil War Era

Patriotic Silk Kerchief w/ 34 Star Flags an Image of Washington, Civil War Era

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Category

1920s Antique Book Press

Materials

Metal

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press

$700
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique book press Overall dimensions: 18" x 11" x 15" high.
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Book Press

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press

$750
Vintage cast iron Book Press
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cast iron book press - press flowers, imPRESS your friends - or smash something you are
Category

19th Century Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique cast iron Book Press
Vintage cast iron Book Press

Vintage cast iron Book Press

$975
Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Located in San Mateo, CA
Late 19th or early 20th century book press. This cast iron press has lots of character with paint
Category

1890s American Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Antique Cast Iron Book Press

Antique Cast Iron Book Press

$450
Antique Mahogany 1888 Book Press
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique mahogany 1888 book press in excellent condition. Very unique item. Just one item from a
Category

1880s American Antique Book Press

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany 1888 Book Press
Antique Mahogany 1888 Book Press

Antique Mahogany 1888 Book Press

$395
Antique French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron book press with a rich patina was made in France. From the 18th-early 20th century
Category

Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Book Press
Antique French Cast Iron Book Press

Antique French Cast Iron Book Press

$550
Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century French cast iron book press French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm
Category

19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press
Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press

Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press

$1,645
Late 19th Century Industrial Brushed Steel Book Press
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Late 19th century, Industrial, brushed steel book press.
Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Steel

Late 19th Century Industrial Brushed Steel Book Press
Late 19th Century Industrial Brushed Steel Book Press

Late 19th Century Industrial Brushed Steel Book Press

$875
Late 18th Century Oak Book Press on Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century oak book press on cupboard circa 1790. Good quality book press comprising of 2
Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Book Press

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Oak Book Press on Cupboard
Late 18th Century Oak Book Press on Cupboard

Late 18th Century Oak Book Press on Cupboard

$2,124
Geo III Mahogany Working Book Press, circa 1800
Located in valatie, NY
Geo III mahogany working book press, circa 1800. The perfect accessory for a library or on your
Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Book Press

Materials

Mahogany

Geo III Mahogany Working Book Press, circa 1800
Geo III Mahogany Working Book Press, circa 1800

Geo III Mahogany Working Book Press, circa 1800

$1,475
Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Late 19th century mahogany book press, English Mid-late 19th century mahogany book or flower press
Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Book Press

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English
Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English

Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English

$1,041
1850 s Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
1850's dolphin cast iron antique Industrial printing book press. 18 1/2" x 11 3/4" x 16 3/4" in
Category

1850s American Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

1850 s Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press
1850 s Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press

1850 s Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press

$1,950
Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: This is an antique cast iron ball turn bar book press. The handle works properly and
Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890
Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890

Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890

$358
Antique 19th Century Book Press on Work Table
Located in Norwalk, CT
A great historical example of a 19th century book press complete with original three-drawer work
Category

19th Century American Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Book Press on Work Table
Antique 19th Century Book Press on Work Table

Antique 19th Century Book Press on Work Table

$1,950
19th Century cast iron book press by Army and Navy CSL
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century cast iron book press by army and navy csl circa 1890. Fine quality book press by army
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Press

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century cast iron book press by Army and Navy CSL
19th Century cast iron book press by Army and Navy CSL

19th Century cast iron book press by Army and Navy CSL

$1,226
Antique Industrial Book Press Cast Iron, France Bordeaux, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This cast iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for "Imprimerie Papeterie
Category

Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Book Press Cast Iron, France Bordeaux, circa 1880
Antique Industrial Book Press Cast Iron, France Bordeaux, circa 1880

Antique Industrial Book Press Cast Iron, France Bordeaux, circa 1880

$1,175
Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves
Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890

$450
Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press C.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves
Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press C.1890
Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press C.1890

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press C.1890

$475
1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 1900s France. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in such
Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
1900s French Cast Iron Book Press

1900s French Cast Iron Book Press

$595
Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Large and beautiful detailed binding press made in France (Paris). Made of cast iron and a wooden
Category

Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850

Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850

$2,000
Large Impressive Cast Iron Copying/Book Press on a Trestle Wood Stand circa 1850
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large impressive cast iron copying or book press on trestle wood stand, circa 1850. A high
Category

Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Large Impressive Cast Iron Copying/Book Press on a Trestle Wood Stand circa 1850
Large Impressive Cast Iron Copying/Book Press on a Trestle Wood Stand circa 1850

Large Impressive Cast Iron Copying/Book Press on a Trestle Wood Stand circa 1850

$1,800
Late 19th C. Red Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique cast iron wheel book binding press with original red paint. The handle works
Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Red Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Late 19th C. Red Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890

Late 19th C. Red Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890

$550
Spanish Cast Iron and Brass Paper Book Press, Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
A large industrial black lacquered cast iron book-binding press with gold decoration and brass ball
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Brass, Iron

Spanish Cast Iron and Brass Paper Book Press, Early 20th Century
Spanish Cast Iron and Brass Paper Book Press, Early 20th Century

Spanish Cast Iron and Brass Paper Book Press, Early 20th Century

$1,538
Antique French Cast Iron Book Binding Press, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This cast iron piece, known as a book press, was originally used in banks or libraries used to bind
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Book Binding Press, Circa 1900
Antique French Cast Iron Book Binding Press, Circa 1900

Antique French Cast Iron Book Binding Press, Circa 1900

$920
Small Antique Brass Book Binding Press or Flower Presser, Circa 1900, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish flower and book binding press in brass and steel. This amazing desk version of a presser was
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Brass, Steel

Small Antique Brass Book Binding Press or Flower Presser, Circa 1900, Denmark
Small Antique Brass Book Binding Press or Flower Presser, Circa 1900, Denmark

Small Antique Brass Book Binding Press or Flower Presser, Circa 1900, Denmark

$1,240
19th Century French Black Iron and Chrome Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding. This authentic press weighs 49 pounds
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Chrome, Iron

19th Century French Black Iron and Chrome Book Binding Press
19th Century French Black Iron and Chrome Book Binding Press

19th Century French Black Iron and Chrome Book Binding Press

$1,200
19th Century French Brown and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "Presse a Relier
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Brown and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Brown and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Brown and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

$1,300
19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press

19th Century, French, Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press

$1,200
19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press
19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press

19th Century French Wrought Iron and Gilt Painted Book Binding Press

$1,200
19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "presse a relier
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

$975
19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
library! In the old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

$1,100
19th Century French Black Silver and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
! In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black Silver and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Black Silver and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Black Silver and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

$1,275
19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

$1,200
19th Century French Gun Barrel and Gilt Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
press the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding. Book not included. Measures: 14" W x 12
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gun Barrel and Gilt Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
19th Century French Gun Barrel and Gilt Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

19th Century French Gun Barrel and Gilt Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press

$1,100
19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press from Le Mans
Located in Dallas, TX
library! In the old days, this kind of device was used to press together the book's sheets together before
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press from Le Mans
19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press from Le Mans

19th Century French Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press from Le Mans

$875
19th Century French Black Wrought Iron and Brass Binding Press on Oak Base
Located in Dallas, TX
used to press together the book's sheets together before receiving a bookbinding. Measures: 15.25" W x
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black Wrought Iron and Brass Binding Press on Oak Base
19th Century French Black Wrought Iron and Brass Binding Press on Oak Base

19th Century French Black Wrought Iron and Brass Binding Press on Oak Base

$995
Rare Parisian Antique Fortin Cie Iron Bookpress Stand
Located in Forney, TX
industrial cast iron hand-crank screw press book binding machine press in original black painted finish
Category

Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Rare Parisian Antique Fortin Cie Iron Bookpress Stand
Rare Parisian Antique Fortin Cie Iron Bookpress Stand

Rare Parisian Antique Fortin Cie Iron Bookpress Stand

$4,000
St. Ouen, Rouen
By Kerr Eby
Located in New Orleans, LA
situation that would soon lead to World War II, Eby published his book "War" (Yale University Press, New
Category

1920s American Modern Antique Book Press

Materials

Etching

St. Ouen, Rouen
St. Ouen, Rouen

Kerr Eby
St. Ouen, Rouen, 1928

$320
Oaks in Windsor Park
By Kerr Eby
Located in New Orleans, LA
world situation that would soon lead to World War II, Eby published his book "War" (Yale University
Category

1920s American Modern Antique Book Press

Materials

Etching

Oaks in Windsor Park
Oaks in Windsor Park

Kerr Eby
Oaks in Windsor Park, 1927

$140
Pinnacle
By Rockwell Kent
Located in Missouri, MO
scenes of Maine's Monhegan Island, the Adirondack Mountains, book illustrations, and commercial art
Category

1920s American Modern Antique Book Press

Materials

Lithograph

Pinnacle
Pinnacle

Rockwell Kent
Pinnacle, 1928

BOOK PRESS
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century English oak book press. Nice color and good patina.
Category

19th Century English Antique Book Press

Materials

Wood

BOOK PRESS
BOOK PRESS

BOOK PRESS

$2,950
Book Press
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III Period oak and mahogany book press on later stand. Circa 1790
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Book Press

Materials

Metal

Book Press
Book Press

Book Press

$2,950
Book Press
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sculptural and rustic fruitwood book press. Great as a side table. Nice warm color and old finish.
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Book Press
Book Press

Book Press

$2,750
Massive Book Press
Located in Toronto, ON
Early 20th Century massive iron book press. Rotate the iron crank wheel to raise and lower the
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Massive Book Press
Massive Book Press

Massive Book Press

$1,400
Vintage Metal Book Press
Located in New York, NY
Vintage book press with great patina
Category

19th Century American Antique Book Press

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Book Press
Vintage Metal Book Press

Vintage Metal Book Press

$1,200
Antique Dutch Book Press
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous antique Dutch book press 19th century.
Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Book Press

Antique Dutch Book Press
Antique Dutch Book Press

Antique Dutch Book Press

$1,200
Antique Industrial Book Press
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous rustic antique iron book press circa 1900's
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Antique Industrial Book Press
Antique Industrial Book Press

Antique Industrial Book Press

$1,250
Unique Dolphin Book Press
Located in Wainscott, NY
Most Unusual Heavy Iron Book Press with Dolphins on each side
Category

19th Century American Antique Book Press

Unique Dolphin Book Press
Unique Dolphin Book Press

Unique Dolphin Book Press

$1,500
Industrial Cast Iron Book Press on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron Industrial Book Press, Nashua NH
Category

19th Century American Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

Industrial Cast Iron Book Press on Stand
Industrial Cast Iron Book Press on Stand

Industrial Cast Iron Book Press on Stand

$900
French 19th c. Book Press on original stand
Located in Summerland, CA
A handsome book press on stand. The oak stand opens to reveal storage. The vice is in perfect
Category

19th Century Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

French 19th c. Book Press on original stand
French 19th c. Book Press on original stand

French 19th c. Book Press on original stand

$3,500
French Napoleon III Iron Book Press, circa 1870s
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Napoleon III Book Press made of forged iron painted in rust/red tones with intricate
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Book Press

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Iron Book Press, circa 1870s
French Napoleon III Iron Book Press, circa 1870s

French Napoleon III Iron Book Press, circa 1870s

$1,650
French Forged Iron Book Press, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive French forged iron book press from the early 1900s. Simple construction in an
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Book Press

Materials

Iron

French Forged Iron Book Press, Early 1900s
French Forged Iron Book Press, Early 1900s

French Forged Iron Book Press, Early 1900s

$900
Antique book press.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Books sold separately.
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Book Press

Antique book press.
Antique book press.

Antique book press.

$600
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique book press you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every antique book press was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique book press, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique book press, designed in the Industrial, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hooper Sons and Standard Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique book press that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Book Press?

Prices for an antique book press start at $285 and top out at $28,422 with the average selling for $1,348.
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  • How were book presses used?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • How much does a cast iron book press weigh?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron book press will depend on the make and model. Cast iron is a sturdy material and can be heavy. To prevent damage, display cast iron book presses on a strong surface. Find a variety of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.

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