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Cast Iron Book Press

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
This early 20th century French cast iron book press is a striking example of functional industrial
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Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia

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Iron

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Book Press
Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Book Press
$995
H 14.8 in W 17.6 in D 12.9 in
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Bookbinding Press Screw Nipping Press
Located in Tyler, TX
EXCELLENT Antique Victorian Cast Iron Book Press~~c. 19th century Beautiful decorative Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antiquities

Materials

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
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Book Press, English Cast Iron, Bronze, Industrial Binder, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique book press. An English, cast iron industrial binder or flower press dating
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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
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Antique 19th Century English Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Book Press
19th Century English Book Press
$1,500
H 17 in W 23 in D 12 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Books

Materials

Iron

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Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron book press.
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Vintage 1910s Italian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Book Press
Cast Iron Book Press
H 14 in W 15.5 in D 13 in
Cast Iron Book Press with Brass Handle and Newer Wood Base
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron book press with brass handle and newer wood base. Nice pin striping. Great Condition.
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Books

Materials

Brass, Iron

English 19th Century Book Press
By Whittaker and Co.
Located in London, GB
Mahogany and Cast Iron Book Press with ratchet system, in full working order. Cast with makers name
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English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Book Press
English 19th Century Book Press
H 22.84 in W 32.68 in D 16.93 in
Bronze & Iron Book Press
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron, bronze and wood book press. Great design.
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Antique 1880s Italian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Bronze & Iron Book Press
Bronze & Iron Book Press
H 12 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique cast-iron book press. Measures 18 3/4" x 12" x 12 3/4" - 15 1/2" in height.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Bookends

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Antique Cast Iron Book Press
H 15 in W 18.75 in D 12 in
1893 Cast Iron Book Press "Columbian Exposition"
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique 1893 cast iron book press, reads "Columbian Exposition the Highest Award 1893". Measures 11
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Antique 1890s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique book-binding press made of cast iron and brass. Measures: 2 1/2" daylight. 18 1/2" in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Books

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Antique Cast Iron Book Press
H 16.75 in W 18.5 in D 13 in
Vintage French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century France. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
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20th Century French Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage French Cast Iron Book Press
H 13.8 in W 15.7 in D 13 in
Heavy Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful condition antique book press.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Metal

Heavy Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Heavy Antique Cast Iron Book Press
H 42 in W 20 in D 14 in
Painted Cast Iron Book Press from Germany, circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
This wonderful book press dates to the end of the 19th century and has been painted black with gold
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Antique Late 19th Century German Books

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Antique Book Press
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare antique cast iron book press used for bookbinding, flower pressing, scrap booking and various
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Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Antique Book Press
Cast Iron Antique Book Press
H 16 in W 18 in D 12 in
Book Press
Located in Surrey, BC
Great cast iron book press...with wood handle, lever action as well as screwdown
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Antique 19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Book Press
Book Press
H 20 in W 14 in D 9 in
Industrial Bookpress
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A patinated cast iron book press which could also be used as a nutcracker.
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Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Antique Letter Book Nipping Press Original Mahogany Stand Victorian London
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Cast iron book press on stand, English Victorian, circa 1850 A most pleasing original nipping
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Antique 1850s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th c. Cast Iron Sea Serpents Book Press c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original cast Iron book binding press with bronze plated mythical serpents flanking the
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

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Iron

CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHI
Located in York County, PA
CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1813: The
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Hand-Painted Cast Iron Letter Copying Machine Book Press by Bailey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Late 19th century, large, cast iron, letter copying machine or book press manufactured by Bailey
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Books

Materials

Iron

Antique Tabletop Flower Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Book, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tabletop flower press. An English, cast iron rotary book pressing machine
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Book Press, English, Cast Iron, Binding, Flower Pressing, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique book press. An English, cast iron binding or flower pressing device, dating
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

English Regency Cast Iron and Gilt Dolphin Book Press, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency cast iron and gilt flanking dolphin book press with adjustable bulbous turned
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Antique 1850s English Regency Desk Accessories

19th Century Cast Iron Flower or Book Press on Original Mahogany Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th century, cast iron flower or book press, on original mahogany table This is an attractive
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
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Vintage 1920s Books

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
H 14 in W 20 in D 11 in
Vintage cast iron Book Press
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cast iron book press - press flowers, imPRESS your friends - or smash something you are
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Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Vintage cast iron Book Press
Vintage cast iron Book Press
H 14.5 in W 17 in D 11 in
Antique French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron book press with a rich patina was made in France. From the 18th-early 20th century
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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Book Press
Antique French Cast Iron Book Press
H 14.2 in W 14.6 in D 15 in
Antique 19th Century French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century French cast iron book press French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm
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Antique 19th Century French Books

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Located in San Mateo, CA
Late 19th or early 20th century book press. This cast iron press has lots of character with paint
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Antique 1890s American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Book Press
Antique Cast Iron Book Press
H 12.5 in W 19 in D 11.38 in
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique book press Overall dimensions: 18" x 11" x 15" high.
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Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage Cast Iron Book Press
H 15 in W 18 in D 11 in
19th Century cast iron book press by Army and Navy CSL
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century cast iron book press by army and navy csl circa 1890. Fine quality book press by army
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 1900s France. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in such
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
1900s French Cast Iron Book Press
H 11.2 in W 15.2 in D 11.8 in
Vintage Belgian Cast Iron Book Press
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron press from 20th Century Belgium. Originally purposed as a book-binding press used in
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20th Century Belgian French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Vintage Belgian Cast Iron Book Press
Vintage Belgian Cast Iron Book Press
H 12.2 in W 17.3 in D 13.8 in
Victorian Cast Iron Book Press, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
About: This is an antique cast iron ball turn bar book press. The handle works properly and
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Large and beautiful detailed binding press made in France (Paris). Made of cast iron and a wooden
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Books

Materials

Iron

Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
Large French Cast Iron Book Press Ca.1850
H 56.3 in W 29.53 in D 16.93 in
Antique Industrial Book Press Cast Iron, France Bordeaux, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
This cast iron book press was made in the late 19th century in France for "Imprimerie Papeterie
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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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Antique 1850s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

1850's Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press
1850's Antique Cast Iron Dolphin Book Press
H 16.75 in W 18.5 in D 11.75 in
Antique French Cast Iron Book Binding Press, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This cast iron piece, known as a book press, was originally used in banks or libraries used to bind
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Antique Early 1900s French Books

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Victorian Cast Iron Wheel Book Press C.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an antique cast iron wheel book binding press. The handle works properly and moves
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Late 19th C. Red Cast Iron Wheel Book Press, c.1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique cast iron wheel book binding press with original red paint. The handle works
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Impressive Cast Iron Copying/Book Press on a Trestle Wood Stand circa 1850
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large impressive cast iron copying or book press on trestle wood stand, circa 1850. A high
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Books

Materials

Iron

Rare Parisian Antique Fortin & Cie Iron Bookpress Stand
Located in Forney, TX
industrial cast iron hand-crank screw press book binding machine press in original black painted finish
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Industrial Cast Iron Book Press on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Cast Iron Industrial Book Press, Nashua NH
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Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Book Press, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A large industrial antique cast iron and brass book press, French, circa 1900. Sturdy iron build
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Books

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Book Press 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rusted cast iron book press with turning wheel.
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Vintage 1940s French Books

Vintage Book Press 1
Vintage Book Press 1
H 15.5 in W 20 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Book Press 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rusted cast iron book press with single turning rod.
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Vintage 1940s French Books

Vintage Book Press  2
Vintage Book Press  2
H 14 in W 17 in D 10.75 in
Antique Cast iron Book Press
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique cast iron book press, most likely Bradley and Hubbard. It is 19" wide x 13" high x 11.5
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast iron Book Press
Antique Cast iron Book Press
H 13 in W 19 in D 11.5 in
French Cast Iron Book Press, Fortin & Co, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome antique cast iron book press by Fortin & Co in Paris, French, circa 1900. The iron was
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Books

Materials

Iron

French Napoleon III Period Iron Book Press, 1870s
Located in Austin, TX
. The black cast iron press is in working order. The base is pinewood painted black.
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Books

Materials

Iron

Ball and Lever Book Press
Located in Aurora, OR
Less typical than the wheel style of press, this cast iron book or copy press was an indispensable
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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Ball and Lever Book Press
Ball and Lever Book Press
H 15.5 in W 17.25 in D 10.25 in

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Cast Iron Book Press For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cast iron book press for your home. Each cast iron book press for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cast iron book press — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A cast iron book press is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one cast iron book press that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hooper & Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Cast Iron Book Press?

A cast iron book press can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,591, while the lowest priced sells for $358 and the highest can go for as much as $9,000.
Questions About Cast Iron Book Press
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The weight of a cast iron book press will depend on the make and model. Cast iron is a sturdy material and can be heavy. To prevent damage, display cast iron book presses on a strong surface. Find a variety of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.

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