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Antique Paper Press Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper press cabinet was designed for the small printing press operation, usually in a
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19th Century Antique Printing Press
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Table Legs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Originally from a printing press. Very heavy, around 40 kg each.
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Printing Press
Materials
Iron
Chinese Block Printing Type Set, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
technology, expanding the range of influence of the written word. Though the printing press is said to have
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Printing Press
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Printing Block Set, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
sutras and good spirits. Though the printing press is said to have been invented in China, it never
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Printing Press
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
sutras and good spirits.
Though the printing press is said to have been invented in China, it never
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Printing Press
Materials
Wood
Advertising poster Circa 1900 for the cigarettes and the tobacco the Globe
Located in PARIS, FR
tobacco the Globe.
Asia - Advertising - China - Tobacco
The Hongkong Printing Press
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Early 1900s Antique Printing Press
Materials
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHI
Located in York County, PA
Columbian Printing Press had a solid, cast iron, neoclassical eagle as a counter weight. It balanced on the
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Printing Press
Materials
Iron
Chinese Tiger Pine Yin Print Block
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing processes
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Printing Press
Materials
Cypress
1800s Desk Top Publishing
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is not a toy... It's a real hand operated printing press. These were used print anything from
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19th Century American Antique Printing Press
Materials
Iron
NOVA REPERTA - Title Page
By Philip Galle
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Renaissance discoveries. This title page shows a world globe with Americae and also illustrates a printing
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Printing Press
Materials
Engraving
Antique Hamilton Printer
s 20 Drawer Typeset Industrial Cabinet c.1920-1930
By Hamilton Products
Located in San Francisco, CA
printing presses, where the larger capital letters were stored in a separate compartment on the top ("upper
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Printing Press
Materials
Steel
Antique 36 Drawer Printer
s Typeset Industrial Cabinet c.1910-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
" and "lower case" originate from the layout of old printing presses, where the larger capital letters
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Printing Press
Materials
Steel
Antique Hamilton Printer
s 24 Drawer Industrial Cabinet c.1920-1930
By Hamilton Products
Located in San Francisco, CA
"lower case" originate from the layout of old printing presses, where the larger capital letters were
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Printing Press
Materials
Steel
"Diary of the American Revolution" by Frank Moore, Two Volumes, 1860
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
-supporting Whigs as well as the loyalist Tories, printing presses didn’t always do the same. Fierce arguments
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1860s American Antique Printing Press
Materials
Paper
17th Century Nuremberg Etched Steel Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
evolution of firearms, and locking mechanisms such as the one in this casket. Both a printing press and an
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17th Century German Renaissance Antique Printing Press
Materials
Steel
Large Original Antique Bronze Sculpture, Presumably William Caxton, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
presumably captures a standing figure of William Caxton, the 15th Century English inventor of the printing
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Printing Press
Materials
Bronze
Silhouette "THE FOUR SEASONS" Gold Print in Original Frame by Fidus, Circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
that worked well on the black-and-white printing press.
His were lively silhouettes, much in demand by
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Printing Press
Materials
Glass
Silhouette "The Four Seasons" Print in Original Frame by Fidus, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
on the black-and-white printing press.
His were lively silhouettes, much in demand by publishers
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Printing Press
Materials
Paper
THE FOUR SEASONS Silhouette "Spring" Print in Original Frame by Fidus
By dsignedby 1
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-white printing press.
His were lively silhouettes, much in demand by publishers of the new
nudist
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Printing Press
Materials
Glass
Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Folding Fan, Circa 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
powered the printing press that created copies of the Exhibition’s daily newspaper.
The Centennial
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1870s Antique Printing Press
Materials
Paper
Rome Forum Romanum. 1895, oil on cardboard, 24x16 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Buccholz, who owned a printing press. After graduating from the realschule in his hometown, he enrolled at
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1890s Naturalistic Antique Printing Press
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Painting, View of Norton Hall, Northamptonshire by Henry John Boddington
By Henry John Boddington
Located in Essex, MA
house to his own taste on his coming of age in 1828. He established his own printing press there as
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19th Century English Romantic Antique Printing Press
Materials
Canvas
Pierrot - Design for Theatre de la Gaite - Paris - 19th Century Oil - A Choubrac
By Alfred Choubrac
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
with the printing press F. Appel. Later, Léon and Alfred created the Ateliers Choubrac, one time hosted
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Printing Press
Materials
Oil, Panel
32 Star Minnesota Statehood, 1858-1859 Press Dyed Flag
Located in York County, PA
CONNECTICUT INFANTRY, AN UNUSUAL EXAMPLE WITH WOVEN STRIPES AND PRESS-DYED STARS, POSSIBLY MADE IN NEW YORK BY
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1850s Antique Printing Press
17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
Located in New Orleans, LA
scientific discovery. With the advent of the printing press and an explosion of European explorations in the
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Printing Press
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
34 Star Civil War Period Flag with Unusual Woven Stripes and Press Dyed Stars
Located in York County, PA
would have made the fabric easier to press-dye. Printing on 100% wool is costly and difficult. Even
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1860s American Antique Printing Press
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Illustrated, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
.
The advent of the printing press encouraged the craft of books that the small, literate class valued
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1880s American Gothic Revival Antique Printing Press
Materials
Leather, Paper
Virgin with Child and little bird. Oil on panel. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
first assembled by a Franciscan from the city of Cologne earlier. Thanks to the printing press, numerous
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Printing Press
Materials
Other
The Holy Bible, Standard Edition, Illustrated Family Bible, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
two stunning decorative pewter clasps.
The advent of the printing press encouraged the craft of
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Printing Press
Materials
Leather, Paper
The Holy Bible, Edited by Rev. John Eadie, Illustrated, circa 1880s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
original brass clasps and corner clips.
The advent of the printing press encouraged the craft of books
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1880s Antique Printing Press
Materials
Gold, Brass
The Improved Domestic Bible, by Reverend Nevin, Illustrated, Circa 1880
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
maps of the Holy Land by John E. Potter & Co.
The advent of the printing press encouraged the craft of
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1880s English Antique Printing Press
Materials
Leather, Paper
Brown’s Self-Interpreting Family Bible by the Rev. John Brown, Illustrated, 1890
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
printing press encouraged the craft of books that the small, literate class valued well as works of art. In
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1890s American Baroque Revival Antique Printing Press
Materials
Leather, Paper
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Illustrated, 1882
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
printing press encouraged the craft of books that the small, literate class valued as works of art
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1880s Canadian Antique Printing Press
Materials
Leather, Paper
"Untitled" Friedl Dicker-Brandeis, Bauhaus School, Jewish Woman Artist, Interior
Located in New York, NY
and her practical relationship to art. She fought her way to the printing presses and the metalworking
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1920s Bauhaus Antique Printing Press
Materials
Charcoal, Board
"The Harbor of New York, From the Brooklyn Bridge Looking Southwest, " lithograph
By Currier
Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
hand operated printing presses that were built by Nat's cousin, Cyrus Currier, at his shop Cyrus
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1880s Antique Printing Press
Materials
Lithograph
View of the Park, Fountain
City Hall, N.Y. 1851 hand-colored lithograph
By Nathaniel Currier
Located in Milwaukee, WI
hand operated printing presses that were built by Nat's cousin, Cyrus Currier, at his shop Cyrus
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1850s Victorian Antique Printing Press
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
1920s Printers Cabinet / Drawer Unit with Complete Original Letterpress Typogra
Located in Hook, Hampshire
spacers and ‘furniture’ wedges before the printer moved the frame to the press for printing. Original
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1920s French Antique Printing Press
Materials
Pine
13 Star U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
Located in York County, PA
printing of woolens. Holt likely became acquainted with Brierly, who received the first patent for press
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19th Century American Antique Printing Press
38 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, EXTREMELY RARE WREATH VARIATION, COLORADO
Located in York County, PA
longevity.
The process of printing flags on wool, called press-dying, was first patented in
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19th Century American Antique Printing Press
38 Stars, Made For The 1876 Centennial Exposition
Located in York County, PA
greater longevity.
The process of printing flags on wool, called press-dying, was first patented in
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19th Century Antique Printing Press
Chinese Printing Block Panel, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing processes
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Printing Press
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Sunflower Printing Block
Located in Chicago, IL
Hundreds of years before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Printing Press
Materials
Pearwood
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
sutras and good spirits.
Though the printing press is said to have been invented in China, it never
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Printing Press
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
. Though the printing press is said to have been invented in China, it never offered as great efficiencies
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Printing Press
Materials
Wood
The Death of the Virgin - Etching by Rembrandt - 1639
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Roma, IT
1626 to 1660, when he was forced to sell his printing-press and practically abandoned etching. In the
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1630s Old Masters Antique Printing Press
Materials
Etching
Antique Hamilton Typeset 24 Drawer Industrial Cabinet c.1920
By Hamilton Products
Located in San Francisco, CA
"lower case" originate from the layout of old printing presses, where the larger capital letters were
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Printing Press
Materials
Steel, Metal
Single Print "Winter" of The Four Seasons Silhouette Serires in Original Frame b
By dsignedby 1
Located in Van Nuys, CA
for silhouettes-something that worked well on the black-and-white printing press.
His were lively
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Printing Press
Materials
Glass
Fidus "THE FOUR SEASONS" Silhouette Print Jewelry Keepsake Box, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-something that worked well on the black-and-white printing press.
His were lively silhouettes, much in
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Printing Press
Materials
Wood
“Sylvia”
Located in Southampton, NY
created dazzling effects that the camera or printing press could never replicate. Earlier stencil works
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1920s Art Deco Antique Printing Press
Materials
Archival Paper, Stencil
Andrew Hislop PSSA (1887-1954) - Framed Late 19th Century Oil, Kelly Glen
Located in Corsham, GB
the camp included musical instruments, the camp had an Opera Company and a printing press and Hislop
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Printing Press
Materials
Oil
Concordantiae Maiores Sacrae Bibliae – 1526 – Froben Printing Company
Located in Bilzen, BE
Concordantiae Maiores Sacrae Bibliae – 1526 – Froben Press – Original Binding
Full Title
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16th Century Renaissance Antique Printing Press
Materials
Leather, Paper
"Autumn on Lake George (Deer), " an Original Lithograph by Currier
Ives
By Currier
Ives
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the third, fourth and fifth floors. The third floor was devoted to the hand operated printing presses
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1850s Antique Printing Press
Materials
Lithograph
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
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1850s American Industrial Antique Printing Press
Materials
Iron
Pierrot on Crescent Moon - Large signed 1880 Belle Epoque oil by Alfred Choubrac
By Alfred Choubrac
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
spirit of the Belle Époque. They worked mainly with the printing press F. Appel. Later, Léon and Alfred
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1880s Impressionist Antique Printing Press
Materials
Oil, Panel
Vielle Rue a Rouen (Rue Malpalue)
By Camille Pissarro
Located in New York, NY
completed in early 1884; Pissarro did not yet have a printing press of his own, so he used printing
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1880s Impressionist Antique Printing Press
Materials
Drypoint, Etching
Large Antique French Framed Poster -- Cognac MONNET -- Signed 1927
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in Sheffield, MA
continued until the 1930s. He remained loyal to the Vercasson printing press until the early 1920s
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Printing Press
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
The Holy Bible, with Annotations by the Rev. Dr. Challoner, Illustrated, 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
printing press encouraged the craft of books that the small, literate class valued as works of art
Category
1870s American Antique Printing Press
Materials
Pewter
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Find many varieties of an authentic antique printing press available at 1stDibs. Each antique printing press for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique printing press, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique printing press is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in neoclassical, industrial and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique printing press over the years, but those crafted by Annin
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024Yes, some antique prints are worth something. There is often a market for prints at least 100 years old, especially those produced by Old Masters, such as Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer and Francisco Goya. However, prices do vary based on the maker, historical significance, image quality, medium, series size, condition and other factors. If you'd like an estimate as to the value of a particular print in your collection, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of art prints.
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