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Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron book press.
Category
1910s Italian Antique Book Press
Materials
Iron
Bronze & Iron Book Press
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron, bronze and wood book press. Great design.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Book Press
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Georgian Oak Book Press
Located in Savannah, GA
An 18th century George III oak book press with two drawers.
32 ½ inches wide by 20 inches deep by
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Book Press
Materials
Wood
19th Century Oak Book Press
Located in New York, NY
19th century oak book press:
Measures: 15.5" x 22" x 52
Weighs: 45 lbs.
Category
19th Century Antique Book Press
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Book Press
By Hooper & Sons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable English book press made by Hooper and Sons London, England. Solid cast iron construction
Category
19th Century English Industrial Antique Book Press
Materials
Iron
Impressive 18th Century Flemish Freestanding Book Press
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Flemish freestanding book press from the 18th century, possibly older. This antique book press
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Book Press
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century oak book press cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century oak book press cupboard circa 1800.
One piece georgian book press made from
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Book Press
Materials
Oak
18th Early 19th Century Georgian China or Book Press
Located in Charleston, SC
18th- early 19th century Georgian mahogany china or book press on original French feet. Two part
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Book Press
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
This wrought iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for a workshop
Patina and
Category
19th Century French Industrial Antique Book Press
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Workshop Book Press Wrought Iron, France, circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
This wrought iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for a workshop
Many parts
Category
19th Century French Industrial Antique Book Press
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Book Press
Materials
Brass, Iron
Cast Iron Book Press with Brass Handle and Newer Wood Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron book press with brass handle and newer wood base. Nice pin striping. Great Condition.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Book Press
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th C. Cast Iron Classical Figural Dolphin Victorian Book Press
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Cast Iron Classical Figural Dolphin Victorian Book Press. Item features Intricate
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Book Press
Materials
Iron
Antique Book Press with 4 Drawer Stone Top Flat Art File Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A working antique iron book press which sits atop a four drawer art storage cabinet with two brass
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Book Press
Materials
Stone, Iron, Brass
Midcentury Book Press, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood
Good Original condition.
Category
1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Book Press
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian 19th Century Walnut Oak Country Linen Book Press London 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique mahogany linen or book press by Tomas Bradford & Co, London & Manchester, circa 1860
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Book Press
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
H 57.5 in W 26.5 in D 17 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Bombay Linen Press. Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale Mahogany bombay linen press with carved dental molding, flanking book matched
Category
1770s English George III Antique Book Press
Materials
Brass
A Fine English George III Mahogany Cabinet/Linen Press
Located in San Francisco, CA
capped by a pierced gallery above a case fitted with two hinged doors of book-matched mahogany veneer
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Book Press
Materials
Mahogany
American Cherry & Mahogany Graduated Linen Press, North Carolina, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cherry & mahogany linen press with carved molded edge cornice, upper case flanking book
Category
1810s American American Colonial Antique Book Press
Materials
Brass
H 76.5 in W 46.5 in D 20.5 in
American Mahogany Acanthus Carved Linen Press. Norfolk, VA. Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany linen press with carved molded edge top, upper case flanking book matched doors
Category
1820s American American Empire Antique Book Press
Materials
Brass
"Rooster" model book squeezer by Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of book presses with a rooster design, made of iron, made by Edgar Brandt (1880 - 1960
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Book Press
Materials
Iron
Restored Antique Tiger Bamboo Pedestal with Storage Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
House." Signed copies are available on request for $39.99 USD. The hard bounded 160 page full color book
Category
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Book Press
Materials
Bamboo
18th Century George III Mahogany Linen Cupboard in the Manner of Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
above two book matched doors with shaped and moulded panels of fiddle back mahogany bordered with plum
Category
Late 18th Century Irish George III Antique Book Press
Materials
Mahogany
Book Binder's Press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh
Located in London, GB
A 19th century nipping or copying press by Robert Ritchie of Edinburgh.
Marked: PATENT ROBERT
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Book Press
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book
Located in Dallas, TX
old days, this kind of "Presses a Papier" were used to press the book's sheets together before
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press
Materials
Iron
H 17 in W 15.5 in D 13 in
Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This charming old oak Georgian chest of drawers started life as a book press sadly the press which
Category
Late 18th Century George I Antique Book Press
Materials
Oak
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
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
Period Oak Chest of Drawers This Charming Old Oak Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Book Press sadly the press which would have been on the top of the chest has long gone
The Chest has
Category
Early 1800s Antique Book Press
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Black Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The large Classic "Presse a
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Book Press
Materials
Iron
H 13 in W 20 in D 10.25 in
19th Century French Patinated Black and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
library! In the old days, this kind of "Presse a Papier" was 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
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
H 14 in W 14 in D 12 in
Very Important Antique Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcase After Original
Located in GB
radical new design. The freestanding ‘flat pack’ oak book presses, which can be dismantled and moved using
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Book Press
Materials
Glass, Pine
H 77.17 in W 43.31 in D 15.56 in
2.8 X 2.2 METER SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE DRAWERS PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
‘flat pack’ oak book presses, which can be dismantled and moved using the carrying handles fitted to the
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Book Press
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
H 112.8 in W 88.78 in D 21.07 in
2.8 X 2.2 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
radical new design. The freestanding ‘flat pack’ oak book presses, which can be dismantled and moved using
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Book Press
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
H 113 in W 88 in D 20.08 in
2.8 X 1.6 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
the first two book presses were almost brand new, Pepys had them sent across the River Thames to
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Book Press
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
H 112.41 in W 65.16 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Tennessee American Classical Jackson Press
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce American Classical cherrywood Jackson Press with beautifully aged mellow patina, dating to
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Book Press
Materials
Cherry, Poplar, Pine
Girl Reading a Book
By Lucien Pissarro
Located in Sheffield, MA
Lucien Pissarro
French, 1863-1944
Girl Reading a Book
Oil on canvas
18 ¼ by 15 in. W/frame 24
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Antique Book Press
Materials
Oil
2.8 X 3.9 METER ANTIQUE SAMUEL PEPYS 1666 STYLE LIBRARY BOOKCASE PART OF SUiTE
Located in GB
freestanding ‘flat pack’ oak book presses, which can be dismantled and moved using the carrying handles fitted
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Book Press
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
H 112.01 in W 152.37 in D 27.56 in
Golf Book, The Epic of Golf
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The Epic Of Golf By Clinton Scollard.
A very well produced first edition golf poetry book, The Epic
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Book Press
Materials
Paper
The Golden Book of Swinburne's Lyrics
Located in Middletown, NY
Golden Book of Swinburne's Lyrics; Chosen and Edited by Edward Henry Blakeney.
London: Martin Hopkinson
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Book Press
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Architectural Press Cathedral Cityscape Etching After Frank Brangwyn
By Frank Brangwyn
Located in Dayton, OH
Press. “Frank Brangwyn was born in 1867 in Bruges, Belgium. His family moved back to London in 1875
Category
1920s Antique Book Press
Materials
Paper
H 20.25 in W 0.5 in D 21.25 in
West Indian Satinwood Gentleman’s Compactum/Press Attributed to Holland & Sons
By Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A West Indian satinwood gentleman’s compactum/press attributed to Holland & Sons, of rectangular
Category
1840s English Antique Book Press
Materials
Satinwood
H 54 in W 84 in D 24 in
Brokenbrow - Rare Book Illustrated by George Grosz - 1926
By George Grosz
Located in Roma, IT
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Published by Nonesuch Press, London.
Format: Large 8°.
The book includes 50 pages with 6 reproductions of
Category
1920s Expressionist Antique Book Press
Materials
Paper
H 9.06 in W 7.29 in D 0.4 in
Original watercolour Victorian children's book illustration by Sowerby
By John George Sowerby 1
Located in London, GB
reproduced in Sowerby and Crane’s 1881 children’s book, At Home, where is accompanied by the following verse
Category
1880s Realist Antique Book Press
Materials
Watercolor
Max Weber Woodcut Print from "Primitives" Poetry Book Signed
By Max Weber
Located in Detroit, MI
brown ink impressed on handmade wove paper. The original poetry book (of which only 350 were printed by
Category
1920s Expressionist Antique Book Press
Materials
Woodcut
Antique Book, Compendium of Farriery, English, Georgian, Equestrian, London 1796
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delicate antique book, Compendium of Farriery. An English language, Georgian guide to
Category
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Book Press
Materials
Paper
H 6.89 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Solneman der Unsichtbare - Rare Book Illustrated by Otto Nuckel - 1914
Located in Roma, IT
Solneman der Unsichtbare is an original Rare Book illustrated by Otto Nückel (Cologne, 6 September
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Book Press
Materials
Paper, Woodcut
H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 0.4 in
Beautifully Bound Book by Lord Alfred Tennyson: the Lover's Tale
Located in Middletown, NY
the press. One of my friends however who, boylike, admired the boy’s work, distributed among our
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Book Press
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford, English, Georgian, 1810
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book, Thoughts on Hunting by William Beckford. An English language hard bound
Category
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Book Press
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
La Mye du Roi - Rare Book Illustrated by Léon Lebègue - 1902
Located in Roma, IT
with a decorated hand letter. Super copy in perfect conditions with a fine binding.
From the press of
Category
Early 1900s Surrealist Antique Book Press
Materials
Paper
H 10.56 in W 8.27 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank."
A vintage book of knowledge Punch
Category
Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Antique Book Press
Materials
Iron
Inedited Works of Bakst, Illustrated Book of Stage/Dance/Theater Designs
Located in Middletown, NY
in Paris. The hand-coloured photo-types were executed at D. Jacomet's Artistic Press, the text was
Category
1920s American Antique Book Press
Materials
Paint, Paper
H 12.38 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in
The Open Window - 19th Century British Children's Book illustration by Sowerby
By John George Sowerby 1
Located in London, GB
and Crane’s 1881 children’s book, At Home, where is accompanied by the following verse:
All the
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Antique Book Press
Materials
Watercolor
A L'Abattoir Les Cartellistes - Illustrated Book by Jean-Jacques C. Pennès- 1928
Located in Roma, IT
French press. A right-wing man who had always clearly displayed his anti-communism in his caricatures, he
Category
1920s Modern Antique Book Press
Materials
Paper
H 12.8 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
The Compleat Angler + The Lives of Donne.... by Izaak WALTON, illustrated
Located in Middletown, NY
commercial printers, in order to produce book designs with the quality of a fine-press but available to a
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Book Press
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 8.25 in W 5.13 in D 1.13 in
A BWM Majolica Jug Depicting 'The Fox and the Grapers' Aesop's Fable, ca. 1876
By Brown-Westhead & Moore
Located in Banner Elk, NC
design number 341 T.
Book Photo Reference:
Susan Weber et al., MAJOLICA MANIA: Transatlantic Pottery in
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Book Press
Materials
Majolica
H 8.88 in W 5.63 in D 5 in
Small 1790 John Bewick Proverbs Exemplified Woodcut Print
Located in Seguin, TX
Small 1790 British woodcut book plate print on laid paper by John Bewick (1760–1795) England
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Book Press
Materials
Paper
Antique bubble glass paper weight, with vanitas Memento Mori, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique bubble glass paperweight or paper press. Decorated with a base depicting a vanitas Memento
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Book Press
Materials
Glass
H 1.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
1921 Monday or Tuesday
By Virginia Woolf
Located in Bath, GB
rear. This was the first Hogarth Press book to be included in the Annals of English Literature, and was
Category
1920s British Antique Book Press
Materials
Paper
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- How were book presses used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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