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Chinese Sunflower Printing Block

Chinese Sunflower Printing Block

Located in Chicago, IL

Hundreds of years before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Printing Press

Materials

Wood

Antique Paper Press Cabinet
Antique Paper Press Cabinet

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

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
Chinese Block Printing Type Set, c. 1900

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
Chinese Wooden Printing Block Set, c. 1900

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Printing Press

Materials

Wood

Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900

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

CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHI
CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHI

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
Chinese Tiger Pine Yin Print Block

Chinese Tiger Pine Yin Print Block

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing processes

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Printing Press

Materials

Cypress

1800s Desk Top Publishing
1800s Desk Top Publishing

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
NOVA REPERTA   - Title Page

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

Georgian Stationery Box by William Lund c1840
Georgian Stationery Box by William Lund c1840

Georgian Stationery Box by William Lund c1840

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Fleet Street has been populated by scribbling hacks since the invention of the printing press.

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1840s British Victorian Antique Printing Press

Materials

Wood

Antique Hamilton Printer's 20 Drawer Typeset Industrial Cabinet c.1920-1930
Antique Hamilton Printer's 20 Drawer Typeset Industrial Cabinet c.1920-1930

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
Antique 36 Drawer Printer's Typeset Industrial Cabinet c.1910-1920

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

"Diary of the American Revolution" by Frank Moore, Two Volumes, 1860
"Diary of the American Revolution" by Frank Moore, Two Volumes, 1860

"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

Antique Hamilton Printer's 24 Drawer Industrial Cabinet c.1920-1930
Antique Hamilton Printer's 24 Drawer Industrial Cabinet c.1920-1930

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

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Printing Press

Materials

Steel

17th Century Nuremberg Etched Steel Casket
17th Century Nuremberg Etched Steel Casket

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
Large Original Antique Bronze Sculpture, Presumably William Caxton, 19th Century

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

THE FOUR SEASONS Silhouette "Spring" Print in Original Frame by Fidus
THE FOUR SEASONS Silhouette "Spring" Print in Original Frame by Fidus

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
Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Folding Fan, Circa 1876

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

Painting, View of Norton Hall, Northamptonshire by Henry John Boddington
Painting, View of Norton Hall, Northamptonshire by Henry John Boddington

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

32 Star Minnesota Statehood, 1858-1859 Press Dyed Flag
32 Star Minnesota Statehood, 1858-1859 Press Dyed Flag

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
17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities

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

The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Illustrated, 1885
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Illustrated, 1885

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.
Virgin with Child and little bird. Oil on panel. 16th century.

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
The Holy Bible, Standard Edition, Illustrated Family Bible, 1885

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 Improved Domestic Bible, by Reverend Nevin, Illustrated, Circa 1880
The Improved Domestic Bible, by Reverend Nevin, Illustrated, Circa 1880

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

The Holy Bible, Edited by Rev. John Eadie, Illustrated, circa 1880s
The Holy Bible, Edited by Rev. John Eadie, Illustrated, circa 1880s

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

Brown’s Self-Interpreting Family Bible by the Rev. John Brown, Illustrated, 1890
Brown’s Self-Interpreting Family Bible by the Rev. John Brown, Illustrated, 1890

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
The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Illustrated, 1882

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

13 Star U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
13 Star U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

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 Stars, Made For The 1876 Centennial Exposition
38 Stars, Made For The 1876 Centennial Exposition

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
Chinese Printing Block Panel, circa 1850

Chinese Printing Block Panel, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Centuries before Gutenberg's printing press, China was developing and perfecting printing processes

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Printing Press

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Sunflower Printing Block

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Printing Press

Materials

Pearwood

Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900

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
Chinese Wooden Block Printing Set, circa 1900

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

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Printing Press

Materials

Wood

Antique Hamilton Typeset 24 Drawer Industrial Cabinet c.1920
Antique Hamilton Typeset 24 Drawer Industrial Cabinet c.1920

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

Fidus "THE FOUR SEASONS" Silhouette Print Jewelry Keepsake Box, circa 1900
Fidus "THE FOUR SEASONS" Silhouette Print Jewelry Keepsake Box, circa 1900

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”
“Sylvia”

“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

Concordantiae Maiores Sacrae Bibliae – 1526 – Froben Printing Company
Concordantiae Maiores Sacrae Bibliae – 1526 – Froben Printing Company

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

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

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

Vielle Rue a Rouen (Rue Malpalue)

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

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Antique Printing Press For Sale on 1stDibs

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 & Co., Bernard Direx Renderings and Charles J. Kleingrothe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Printing Press?

Prices for an antique printing press can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $55 and can go as high as $837,758, while the average can fetch as much as $2,750.
Questions About Antique Printing Press
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, 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.