Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique letterpress printers wood block sculpture.
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Early 20th Century Antique Letterpress
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Letterpress Print of Charles Baudelaire by Manet, C. 1862
$272Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.8 in W 13 in D 0.9 in
Letterpress Print of Charles Baudelaire by Manet, C. 1862
By Édouard Manet
Located in Ross, CA
Original letterpress print of 1862 Manet etching of Charles Baudelaire by French artist Édouard
Category
1860s French French Provincial Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Original Wood Carved SHOW Majorette Letterpress Triangle Poster Company
$8,500
H 56.5 in W 41 in D 2 in
Original Wood Carved SHOW Majorette Letterpress Triangle Poster Company
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large hand carved circus or carnival SHOW letterpress with wonderful and graphic carved majorette
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Letterpress
Materials
Wood
18th Century Inn License in a Gilt Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Original 1790 NY state inn license letterpressed in a faux gilt and lacquer frame
Category
Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Letterpress
Materials
Lacquer
Dutch Fleet at St. Helena (Calatog), Early Voyage Scene, Linschoten c.1601
$282
H 9.45 in W 7.17 in D 0.01 in
Dutch Fleet at St. Helena (Calatog), Early Voyage Scene, Linschoten c.1601
Located in Langweer, NL
of text on the reverse. Technique: Copperplate engraving with letterpress text on laid paper Maker
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 475 (Child Climbing onto Chair), 1887
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 475 (Child Climbing onto Chair)
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Inscribed with Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date Stamped on
Category
1880s Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photogravure
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 472 (Child Climbing Up Staircase), 1887
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 472 (Child Climbing Up Staircase)
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Inscribed with Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date Stamped on
Category
1880s Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photogravure
Earliest Depiction of Bali, Dutch Engraving of the King of Bali, c.1601
$458
H 9.45 in W 7.17 in D 0.01 in
Earliest Depiction of Bali, Dutch Engraving of the King of Bali, c.1601
Located in Langweer, NL
tweede Boeck, the leaf combines copper engraving with letterpress text on laid paper. It represents the
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 672 (Ox Walking), 1887
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 672 (Ox Walking)
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Inscribed with Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date Stamped on
Category
1880s Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photogravure
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 471 (Child Crawling), 1887
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 471 (Child Crawling)
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Inscribed with Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date Stamped on
Category
1880s Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photogravure
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 682 (Stag Running), 1887
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 682 (Stag Running)
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Inscribed with Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date Stamped on
Category
1880s Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photogravure
Bordeaux City View – Braun & Hogenberg Original Woodcut, ca. 1575
Located in Langweer, NL
stylized scrollwork and corner embellishments. The reverse side features letterpress text in Gothic type
Category
16th Century German Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Pair of De Bry Engravings of Birds, Fish & Sea Plants en Route to India, c.1598
$894 / set
H 12.01 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in
Pair of De Bry Engravings of Birds, Fish & Sea Plants en Route to India, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
1598–1601), each accompanied by its complete Latin letterpress text. These early depictions of marine
Category
16th Century Dutch Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Early Exploration Engraving – Dutch Encounter with Islanders, De Bry 1599
$329
H 12.21 in W 8.47 in D 0.01 in
Early Exploration Engraving – Dutch Encounter with Islanders, De Bry 1599
Located in Langweer, NL
perceptions of the non-European world. The accompanying German letterpress text describes the Dutch attempt
Category
16th Century German Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
De Bry’s India and East Indies – Cockfights, Sacred Trees & Exotic Animals, 1598
$2,341 / set
H 12.01 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in
De Bry’s India and East Indies – Cockfights, Sacred Trees & Exotic Animals, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
letterpress text. These finely detailed copper engravings capture European encounters with the natural wonders
Category
16th Century Dutch Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
De Bry Indian Botanical Engravings – Coconut, Bamboo & Cashew Trees, c.1598
$1,694 / set
H 12.01 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in
De Bry Indian Botanical Engravings – Coconut, Bamboo & Cashew Trees, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
letterpress text. These remarkable plates illustrate early European observations of the exotic flora of India
Category
16th Century German Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Indigenous Fishing Scene – Early Dutch Engraving from Linschoten, c.1601
$282
H 9.45 in W 7.17 in D 0.01 in
Indigenous Fishing Scene – Early Dutch Engraving from Linschoten, c.1601
Located in Langweer, NL
viewing of the text verso. Technique: Copperplate engraving with letterpress text on laid paper Maker
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 161 (Man Leaping), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge, 1887
$5,722
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 161 (Man Leaping), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's 'Science and Art
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 730 (Tiger Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge, 1887
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 23 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 730 (Tiger Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date, stamped with Museum of Edinburgh 'Science and Art
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 682 (Stag Running), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge, 1887
$3,679
H 18 in W 23 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 682 (Stag Running), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date, stamped with Museum of Edinburgh 'Science and Art
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 162 (Man Leaping Forwards), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge, 1887
$5,041
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 162 (Man Leaping Forwards), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper, Black and White
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: 671 (Ox Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: 671 (Ox Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's 'Science and Art
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 92 (Nude Woman Ascending Staircase), 1887 - Muybridge, 1887
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 23 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 92 (Nude Woman Ascending Staircase), 1887 - Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date, stamped with Museum of Edinburgh 'Science
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 158 (Man Performing a High Jump), 1887 - Muybridge, 1887
$5,722
H 18 in W 23 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 158 (Man Performing a High Jump), 1887 - Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date, stamped with Museum of Edinburgh 'Science
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 89 (Nude Man Ascending Staircase), 1887 - Muybridge, 1887
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 23 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 89 (Nude Man Ascending Staircase), 1887 - Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date, stamped with Museum of Edinburgh 'Science
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 11 (Nude Man Striding), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge, 1887
$953
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 11 (Nude Man Striding), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 672 (Ox Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge, 1887
$3,679
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 672 (Ox Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh 'Science and Art
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 773 (Ostrich Running), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge, 1887
$5,041
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 773 (Ostrich Running), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh 'Science
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 749 (Baboon Climbing), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge, 1887
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 749 (Baboon Climbing), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh 'Science
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Erotic Medical Guide with 21 Chromolithographs and Clasp Binding, c.1900
$576
H 8.86 in W 6.3 in D 2.56 in
Erotic Medical Guide with 21 Chromolithographs and Clasp Binding, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
: Chromolithography and letterpress Maker: M. Platen, Bong & Co., Berlin, c.1900
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Earliest Depiction of Balinese Festival and Gamelan, Dutch Engraving c.1601
$388
H 9.45 in W 7.17 in D 0.01 in
Earliest Depiction of Balinese Festival and Gamelan, Dutch Engraving c.1601
Located in Langweer, NL
with the companion leaf showing the King of Bali. Technique: Copperplate engraving with letterpress
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
James Drummond, R.S.A., F.S.A.Sans titre (1881), James Drummond, R.S.A., F.S.A., 1881
$39,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 29 in
Sans titre (1881), James Drummond, R.S.A., F.S.A.
Located in Fairfield, CT
in the 1840s and 1850s were published after his death, with descriptive letterpress in Old Edinburgh
Category
1880s Academic Antique Letterpress
Materials
Oil
De Bry Engraving Expressio Germinum – Exotic Plants of St. Lawrence Island, 1598
$423
H 12.01 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in
De Bry Engraving Expressio Germinum – Exotic Plants of St. Lawrence Island, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
the fine engraving lines and Latin typography. Technique: Copper engraving with Latin letterpress
Category
16th Century German Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Vue du châteaux de Chenonceaux
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Vue du châteaux de Chenonceaux Lithograph, 1843 Letterpress signature lower left corner Signature
Category
1840s Romantic Antique Letterpress
Materials
Lithograph
Rare 1766 Bavarian Schreib-Kalender – Annotated with Contemporary Notes
$435
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 0.48 in
Rare 1766 Bavarian Schreib-Kalender – Annotated with Contemporary Notes
Located in Langweer, NL
. Technique: Letterpress printing with woodcut ornaments; manuscript annotations in ink. Maker: Franz Joseph
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Impressive Geological Map of Australia – Rare Oversized Wall Display, 1931–32
$5,589 / set
H 65.16 in W 79.53 in D 0.08 in
Impressive Geological Map of Australia – Rare Oversized Wall Display, 1931–32
Located in Langweer, NL
-printed geological map, linen-backed; letterpress volume with plates and folding tables. Maker: Sir
Category
Early 20th Century Australian Antique Letterpress
Materials
Linen, Paper
De Bry Botanical Engravings – Pineapple, Mango & Pepper Plants, c.1598
$1,694 / set
H 12.01 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in
De Bry Botanical Engravings – Pineapple, Mango & Pepper Plants, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
with Latin letterpress text on laid paper Maker: Theodor de Bry (1528–1598), Frankfurt am Main, circa
Category
16th Century German Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Early Depiction of Sati Ritual, Widow Burning on Pyre, Dutch Engraving c.1601
$282
H 9.45 in W 7.17 in D 0.01 in
Early Depiction of Sati Ritual, Widow Burning on Pyre, Dutch Engraving c.1601
Located in Langweer, NL
with letterpress text on laid paper Maker: After Jan Huygen van Linschoten, Amsterdam, c.1601
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
De Bry Botanical Engravings – Cinnamon, Aloe & Aromatic Plants, c.1598
$1,929 / set
H 12.01 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in
De Bry Botanical Engravings – Cinnamon, Aloe & Aromatic Plants, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
with Latin letterpress text on laid paper Maker: Theodor de Bry (1528–1598), Frankfurt am Main, circa
Category
16th Century German Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
History of the Abbey Church of St. Peter's Westminster by R. Ackermann & W.Combe
$6,000 / set
H 12.75 in W 10.75 in D 3 in
History of the Abbey Church of St. Peter's Westminster by R. Ackermann & W.Combe
Located in Middletown, NY
offset from the plates and foxing only on the letterpress for one gathering towards the end of Vol. 2
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Letterpress
Materials
Leather, Paint, Paper
Antique Map of the Extension of the Russian Empire in the XIXth Century, 1806
$527Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.08 in W 26.78 in D 0 in
Antique Map of the Extension of the Russian Empire in the XIXth Century, 1806
Located in Langweer, NL
Russian Empire at the beginning of the XIXth century. Several letterpress notations are present on the map
Category
Early 1800s Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Exotic Encounters: Giant Crabs, Tortoises, Whales, and Cockfights - De Bry, 1598
$2,824 / set
H 12.01 in W 7.88 in D 0.01 in
Exotic Encounters: Giant Crabs, Tortoises, Whales, and Cockfights - De Bry, 1598
Located in Langweer, NL
: Copper engraving on laid paper with letterpress text in Latin Maker: Theodor de Bry (1528–1598
Category
16th Century Dutch Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Vision Antique
By Paul Berthon
Located in Fairlawn, OH
included no advertising and no letterpress. They were meant to stand alone as significant works of art in
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Letterpress
Materials
Lithograph
18th Century Inn License in a Gilt Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Original 1790 NY state inn license letterpressed in a faux gilt and lacquer frame.
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Letterpress
Visible Side of the Moon Map – Detailed Lunar Crater Chart, Published in 1858
$447
H 14.77 in W 17.88 in D 0.01 in
Visible Side of the Moon Map – Detailed Lunar Crater Chart, Published in 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
printed via letterpress on heavy board, designed for durability over frequent consultation. Condition
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
A Polish Metal Printing Block for a Printing Press
Located in New York, NY
printed text and enhancing the visual structure. This printer's block was part of a letterpress printing
Category
19th Century Polish Antique Letterpress
Materials
Metal, Lead
The Necessary Qualifications of a Man of Fashion by D. T. Egerton - Illustrated
$5,000
H 9.85 in W 13.59 in D 0.4 in
The Necessary Qualifications of a Man of Fashion by D. T. Egerton - Illustrated
Located in Middletown, NY
with engraved descriptive letterpress at foot, tissue guards, light scattered spotting, contemporary
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Letterpress
Materials
Leather, Paint, Paper
Java Landscapes – Rare Pair of Deluxe Folio Chromolithographs by Salm, 1865-72
$4,650Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 33.19 in W 26.97 in D 0.01 in
Java Landscapes – Rare Pair of Deluxe Folio Chromolithographs by Salm, 1865-72
Located in Langweer, NL
with first-generation chromolithography. Both prints bear the discreet letterpress titles “A. Salm” at
Category
1860s Dutch Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
La Pointe de Bretteville
By Paul Berthon
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Nouveau posters, Berthon's panneaux decoratifs included no advertising and no letterpress. They were meant
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Letterpress
Materials
Lithograph
Paul GavarniPaul Gavarni (1804-1866) Portrait of a young man, signed drawing, circa 1845
$1,129
H 9.34 in W 6.7 in
Paul Gavarni (1804-1866) Portrait of a young man, signed drawing
By Paul Gavarni
Located in Paris, FR
characteristics, foibles and vices of the various classes of French society. The letterpress explanations attached
Category
1840s Romantic Antique Letterpress
Materials
Carbon Pencil
SHELLEY/COOKE Presumption Or The Fate of Frankenstein. 1833 AT THE THEATRE-ROYAL
$1,200
H 11.19 in W 7.63 in D 0.01 in
SHELLEY/COOKE Presumption Or The Fate of Frankenstein. 1833 AT THE THEATRE-ROYAL
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
LAST PERFORMANCE BY COOKE AT THE THEATRE-ROYAL EDINBURGH FOR 1833. Printed letterpress playbill
Category
1830s British Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
1825 Buchon Map of Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands with Detailed Colonial History
$433Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.07 in W 31.11 in D 0 in
1825 Buchon Map of Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands with Detailed Colonial History
Located in Langweer, NL
this map apart is the surrounding letterpress text in French. The descriptions cover the geography
Category
1820s Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
The Draped Figure, Seated
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Fairlawn, OH
the letterpress lower left: "T. Way. Imp London" The stone erased in 1904 The majority of the lifetime
Category
1890s American Impressionist Antique Letterpress
Materials
Lithograph
A Parallel of Antient Architecture with Modern by John EVELYN
Located in Middletown, NY
; woodcut initials. Engraved t.p. precedes letterpress t.p. with portrait of Monsieur de Noyers, in
Category
Mid-17th Century English Antique Letterpress
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ayres, Philip, Emblems of Love, 1750, in a Fine Full Leather Binding
$975
H 6.63 in W 4.13 in D 0.75 in
Ayres, Philip, Emblems of Love, 1750, in a Fine Full Leather Binding
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
engraved title page signed 'S Nicholls sculp:' replacing the letterpress one, and introductory sonnet
Category
1750s British Antique Letterpress
Materials
Leather
Antique Aquatint of The Distribution of Wine on the Morning of St.Louis, c.1822
$188
H 9.85 in W 12.8 in D 0 in
Antique Aquatint of The Distribution of Wine on the Morning of St.Louis, c.1822
Located in Langweer, NL
publisher/ artist's address "London, W. Sams (...) 1822" below image. - With the accompanying letterpress
Category
1820s Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Der Hirte (The Shepherd) — original hand-coloring
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
, unframed. With letterpress typeset in the bottom margin, verso, as published, 'Richard Seewald / Der Hirte
Category
1910s Expressionist Antique Letterpress
Materials
Woodcut
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Letterpress Case
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Various printing blocks mainly of sporting interest housed within an English Mahogany Victorian case.
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Letterpress
Materials
Mahogany
19thC Alphabet Tray of Wooden Letterpress Printing Blocks c.1895
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The collection of approximately one hundred and twenty three letterpress printing blocks, presented
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Letterpress
Materials
Mahogany
Schonk32-page booklet containing a poem by E.J.B. Schonk - Letterpress - 19th Century, 1806
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 5.32 in
32-page booklet containing a poem by E.J.B. Schonk - Letterpress - 19th Century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
ca. 5,3 x 8,7 inch. The image size is ca. 5,3 x 8,7 inch. Medium: Letterpress on hand laid (verge
Category
Early 1800s Contemporary Antique Letterpress
Materials
Engraving
F. Gilbert EdgeThe Sunday World; "Say! Have You Seen This Week's Sunday World, It's Great"
Unavailable
H 18 in W 12 in
The Sunday World; "Say! Have You Seen This Week's Sunday World, It's Great"
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Color letterpress poster advertising the Sunday World, the Sunday publication of the New York World
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Color
The Sunday World; May 31st
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Color letterpress poster advertising the Sunday World, the Sunday publication of the New York World
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Color
The Sunday World; May 3rd
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Color letterpress poster advertising the Sunday World, the Sunday publication of the New York World
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Color
The Sunday World; Sept. 29
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Color letterpress poster advertising the Sunday World, the Sunday publication of the New York World
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Color
The Sunday World; New York Feb. 9th
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Color letterpress poster advertising the Sunday World, the Sunday publication of the New York World
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Color
The Sunday World; Oct. 4th
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Color letterpress poster advertising the Sunday World, the Sunday publication of the New York World
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Color
The Sunday World; Sept 20
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Color letterpress poster advertising the Sunday World, the Sunday publication of the New York World
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Color
F. Gilbert EdgeThe Sunday World; The Great Sunday World Convention Number, July 5th
Unavailable
H 18 in W 12 in
The Sunday World; The Great Sunday World Convention Number, July 5th
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Color letterpress poster advertising the Sunday World, the Sunday publication of the New York World
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Color
The Sunday World; St. Valentine's Number, Feb. 14
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Color letterpress poster advertising the Sunday World, the Sunday publication of the New York World
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Color
The Sunday World; New York Feb. 2nd
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Color letterpress poster advertising the Sunday World, the Sunday publication of the New York World
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Color
Erschreclichen und abscheuligen Tyrannen.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Johan and Cornelis de Witt. Engraving and letterpress on hand laid paper. Watermark: Eagle (= Southern
Category
1670s Antique Letterpress
Materials
Engraving
1827 Polar Bear, Mammal, Oudart, Large Hand Coloured Stone Lithograph, Rare
Unavailable
H 10.83 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
1827 Polar Bear, Mammal, Oudart, Large Hand Coloured Stone Lithograph, Rare
Located in Norwich, GB
accompanying letterpress for the series was produced, though the title 'Collection d'Animaux' appears in the
Category
1820s French Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
November
By Eugen Kirchner
Located in San Francisco, CA
review Pan, 1895-96, vol. II, no. III, with the publisher’s letterpress line “EUGEN KIRCHNER, NOVEMBER
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Antique Letterpress
Ostrich, Oudart, Large Hand Coloured Stone Lithograph, Rare
Unavailable
H 10.83 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Ostrich, Oudart, Large Hand Coloured Stone Lithograph, Rare
Located in Norwich, GB
, 1827. Because the work was never formally completed no title-page nor accompanying letterpress for
Category
1820s French Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Sussex Pottery, A Documentary Rye Flagon Inscribed 'Moses Roots Sept 1846'
Unavailable
H 11 in W 4 in D 7 in
Sussex Pottery, A Documentary Rye Flagon Inscribed 'Moses Roots Sept 1846'
Located in West Sussex, GB
Sussex and is produced by pressing letterpress type into the clay body and infilling with a white slip
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Letterpress
![Gezigten van Buitenplaatsen en Gebouwen Tusschen de Stad Utrecht [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1516107075342/ab4106_master.jpg?width=240)
![Gezigten van Buitenplaatsen en Gebouwen Tusschen de Stad Utrecht [...].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/a_24595931516107087668/ab4107_master.jpg?width=240)
Jean Francois Michel MourotGezigten van Buitenplaatsen en Gebouwen Tusschen de Stad Utrecht [...]., 1829
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H 8.86 in W 10.83 in
Gezigten van Buitenplaatsen en Gebouwen Tusschen de Stad Utrecht [...].
By Jean Francois Michel Mourot
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
', complete with the letterpress paper wrapper. This installment contains the following landscapes and views
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1820s Antique Letterpress
Materials
Lithograph
![Ontdekking der Klap-Vliesen, in de Water- en Melkvaten […].](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_5923/1520600584927/cb2552_master.jpg?width=240)
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Cornelis HuijbertsOntdekking der Klap-Vliesen, in de Water- en Melkvaten […].
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H 10.87 in W 8.82 in
Ontdekking der Klap-Vliesen, in de Water- en Melkvaten […].
By Cornelis Huijberts
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
title and 28 pages of (letterpress) text, with 7 engravings in the text. 1: Blood vessels, with the
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1740s Antique Letterpress
Antique Oak Letterpress Printers Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Lovely old oak typesetters cabinet, chest of drawers. Constructed, circa 1900. Cleaned and re-waxed. Free U.K delivery. Overseas shipping available enquire for quotes.
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Early 1900s English Industrial Antique Letterpress
Materials
Steel
Antique Letterpress Cabinet Drawer c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique typeset drawer used to house letters from a printer's letterpress cabinet with
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Letterpress
Materials
Metal
Original Wood Carved Carnival Sideshow Letterpress Wood Cuts
Located in Santa Monica, CA
in the printing process to make a four color poster. Not many letterpress survived as most were
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Vintage decorative large collection letterpress wood block letters, ca. 1900
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H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 0.79 in
Vintage decorative large collection letterpress wood block letters, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1900 / letterpress wood block letters / wood / Art Deco / Industial / Rustic / Vintage
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Antique Letterpress
Materials
Wood
Antique Industrial French Printers Letterpress Drawers / Cabinet, Early 20thC
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H 48.82 in W 55.12 in D 19.69 in
Antique Industrial French Printers Letterpress Drawers / Cabinet, Early 20thC
Located in Nijmegen, NL
These printer drawers were made in the early 20th century in France from pine and beech with stunning original cast iron cup handles. Most of the drawers have dividers. The interior ...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Letterpress
Materials
Pine
American Made Cast Iron & Steel Industrial Stationary Printers Letterpress Table
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H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 22.75 in
American Made Cast Iron & Steel Industrial Stationary Printers Letterpress Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Original American made cast iron and steel industrial stationary printers letterpress table. This
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Letterpress
Materials
Steel, Iron
1920s Printers Cabinet / Drawer Unit with Complete Original Letterpress Typogra
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H 52.37 in W 42.13 in D 27.17 in
1920s Printers Cabinet / Drawer Unit with Complete Original Letterpress Typogra
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s printers cabinet / drawer unit with complete original letterpress typography 1920s vintage
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1920s French Antique Letterpress
Materials
Pine
19th Century Curtis & Mitchell Cast Iron Printing Press Letterpress Boston MA
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H 47 in W 27 in D 36 in
19th Century Curtis & Mitchell Cast Iron Printing Press Letterpress Boston MA
Located in Milford, NH
This is a great example of a 19th century Curtis & Mitchell Cast Iron Printing Press or Letterpress
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19th Century American Antique Letterpress
Materials
Iron
Authentic Vintage Industrial Cast Iron and Steel Letterpress Table/ Rolling Cart
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H 36.75 in W 28.13 in D 23.75 in
Authentic Vintage Industrial Cast Iron and Steel Letterpress Table/ Rolling Cart
Located in Oakville, CT
Original American made cast iron and steel industrial printers' letterpress table / cart. This
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Letterpress
Materials
Steel, Iron
The Draped Figure, Seated
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Fairlawn, OH
the letterpress lower left: "T. Way. Imp London" The stone erased in 1904 The majority of the lifetime
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1890s American Impressionist Antique Letterpress
Materials
Lithograph
Animal Locomotion: Plate 163 (Man Leaping)
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Inscribed with Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with
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Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Animal Locomotion: Plate 700 (Bison Galloping), 1887
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Inscribed with Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date, stamped with
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Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 760 (Cockatoo in Flight), 1887, 1887
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 760 (Cockatoo in Flight), 1887
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Inscribed with Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date Stamped with
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Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Waiting in the Forest—Cheyenne
By Edward Curtis
Located in New York, NY
"Waiting in the Forest—Cheyenne," 1910 Printed title, date, plate number, and letterpress credit
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Early 20th Century Romantic Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photogravure
1920 Hamilton Mfg. Co. Oak Printers Typeset Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
flat drawers for storing lead type for letterpress printing. This circa 1920, rare double-bank cabinet
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Letterpress
Materials
Brass
Chemist Shop Advertising Posters
Located in London, GB
Original woodblock, letterpress printed posters. Published circa 1880 for G. Baldwin & Co, Walworth
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Letterpress
Basilius Besler Botanical Hand-Colored Engraving of Poppies
By Basilius Besler
Located in Montreal, QC
engravings, and later hand-colored. Printed on laid paper, with letterpress text on verso; sight size 19"; x
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1610s German Baroque Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 701 (Gnu Walking) - Eadweard Muybridge
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 701 (Gnu Walking) - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's 'Science and Art
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 743 (Llama Galloping), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 743 (Llama Galloping), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 696 (Eland Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 696 (Eland Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's 'Science and Art
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 294 (Man Playing Tennis), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 294 (Man Playing Tennis), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 301 (Nude Man Kicking Ball) - Eadweard Muybridge
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 301 (Nude Man Kicking Ball) - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 699 (Bison Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge, 1887
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H 18 in W 23 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 699 (Bison Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date, stamped with Museum of Edinburgh 'Science and Art
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 634 (Man Riding Galloping Horse), 1887 - Muybridge
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H 18 in W 22.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 634 (Man Riding Galloping Horse), 1887 - Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
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Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 370 (Nude Man Planing Wood), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 370 (Nude Man Planing Wood), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
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Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 748 (Baboon Walking on Four Legs), 1887 - Muybridge
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 748 (Baboon Walking on Four Legs), 1887 - Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
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Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 168 (Two Boys Performing A Leap Frog), 1887, 1887
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 168 (Two Boys Performing A Leap Frog), 1887
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's 'Science and Art
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 355 (Man Pacing With Rifle), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 355 (Man Pacing With Rifle), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Palte 29 (Nude Man Carrying Two Pails), 1887 - Muybridge, 1887
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Palte 29 (Nude Man Carrying Two Pails), 1887 - Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
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Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 735 (Two Elephants Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 735 (Two Elephants Walking), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
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Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 573 (Man Pulling Horse By Reins), 1887 - Muybridge
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 573 (Man Pulling Horse By Reins), 1887 - Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 582 (Nude Man Riding Horse), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 582 (Nude Man Riding Horse), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's Letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date. Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh's
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Eadweard MuybridgeAnimal Locomotion: Plate 697 (Antelope Trotting), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge, 1887
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H 18 in W 23.5 in
Animal Locomotion: Plate 697 (Antelope Trotting), 1887 - Eadweard Muybridge
By Eadweard Muybridge
Located in London, GB
Muybridge's letterpress credit, series title, plate number and date Stamped with Museum of Edinburgh 'Science
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Early 19th Century Antique Letterpress
Materials
Photographic Paper
Authentic Vintage Industrial 'Turtle' Table / Rolling Cart on Double Casters
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H 38 in W 28.5 in D 23 in
Authentic Vintage Industrial 'Turtle' Table / Rolling Cart on Double Casters
Located in Oakville, CT
Original American made cast iron and steel Industrial printers' letterpress table / Cart. This
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Letterpress
Materials
Steel, Iron
1920 Cast Iron Industrial Turtle Table
Located in Surrey, BC
contemporary setting. This is a letterpress printing "turtle" used for the movement of smaller made up forms
Category
1920s American Industrial Antique Letterpress
Materials
Iron
Circa 1833 Hanging a cat on a Monday for Killing a Mouse on a Sunday Woodcut
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H 10.63 in W 16.93 in D 1.19 in
Circa 1833 Hanging a cat on a Monday for Killing a Mouse on a Sunday Woodcut
Located in Lowestoft, GB
commentators standing around. Woodcut and letterpress. Imprimatur trimmed from this print. Frame 43 cm x 27 cm
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Early 19th Century English Antique Letterpress
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paper
(after) Gustav KlimtBirch Forest by Gustav Klimt, Das Werk Gustav Klimts landscape nature collotype, 1908-1914
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H 18 in W 18.5 in D 0.1 in
Birch Forest by Gustav Klimt, Das Werk Gustav Klimts landscape nature collotype
By (after) Gustav Klimt
Located in Chicago, IL
signet, which was designed by Klimt and struck below the image using a technique similar to letterpress
Category
Early 1900s Vienna Secession Antique Letterpress
Materials
Paper
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Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early example of American sideshow banner art. Painted at the Sunshine Studio in Witchita, Kansas by Geo Bellis. Signed by artist on front and studio name on front and back. This ban...
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1930s American Folk Art Antique Letterpress
Materials
Canvas
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Located in Santa Monica, CA
Very large New York bus destination sign. Unusual in red. Very graphic. Bottom of roll was date stamped 1951. 7 1/2 feet tall.
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1950s American Steampunk Antique Letterpress
Materials
Canvas
Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic "Plenty For Two" sideshow banner painted by Snap Wyatt. Great manageable size.
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1950s American Folk Art Antique Letterpress
Materials
Iron
American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler
By Sigler Studios
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A personal favorite! 15 1/2 feet tall. American "Wondercade" sideshow banner. Painted and signed by J. Sigler. One of the great American sideshow banner artists. Death defying! This ...
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1950s American Folk Art Antique Letterpress
Materials
Canvas
O'Henry Fred Johnson Salem Witch Trials Sideshow Spider Girl Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
O'Henry Tent and Awning sideshow banner with original shipping tag. Unusual subject matter and fantastic story from the Salem witch trails to Spider Girl. This banner appears to have...
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1940s American Folk Art Antique Letterpress
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Canvas
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