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English Book Press

19th Century English Book Press
19th Century English Book Press

19th Century English Book Press

$1,500

H 17 in W 23 in D 12 in

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

Antique 19th Century English Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Book Press, English Cast Iron, Bronze, Industrial Binder, Georgian
Heavy Antique Book Press, English Cast Iron, Bronze, Industrial Binder, Georgian

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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English Oak Linen Press /  Book Press
English Oak Linen Press /  Book Press

English Oak Linen Press / Book Press

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H 61 in W 37.75 in D 20.5 in

English Oak Linen Press / Book Press

Located in Kensington, MD

Three drawer chest topped with full size press View our complete collection

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Book Press
English 19th Century Book Press

English 19th Century Book Press

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H 22.84 in W 32.68 in D 16.93 in

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

Category

English Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique English Book Press
Antique English Book Press

Antique English Book Press

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H 16 in W 21 in D 10 in

Antique English Book Press

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Very heavy 19th century iron and bronze English book press.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

English Mahogany and Oak Book Press. Circa 1770
English Mahogany and Oak Book Press. Circa 1770

English Mahogany and Oak Book Press. Circa 1770

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H 50.5 in W 25.75 in D 14.75 in

English Mahogany and Oak Book Press. Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany and oak one drawer book press with urn finial, swivel handle, and terminating on

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British More Furniture and Collectibles

English Regency Cast Iron and Gilt Dolphin Book Press, Circa 1850
English Regency Cast Iron and Gilt Dolphin Book Press, Circa 1850

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

Category

Antique 1850s English Regency Desk Accessories

Heavy Antique Book Press, English, Cast Iron, Binding, Flower Pressing, Georgian
Heavy Antique Book Press, English, Cast Iron, Binding, Flower Pressing, Georgian

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Tabletop Flower Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Book, Victorian, 1850
Antique Tabletop Flower Press, English, Cast Iron, Rotary, Book, Victorian, 1850

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

18th century pine book press chest of drawers
18th century pine book press chest of drawers

18th century pine book press chest of drawers

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H 52.5 in W 29.75 in D 18.25 in

18th century pine book press chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality 18th century English pine book press circa 1780. Original turned and working book

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English
Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English

Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English

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H 13 in W 13.78 in D 12.21 in

Late 19th Century Mahogany Book Press, English

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Late 19th century mahogany book press, English Mid-late 19th century mahogany book or flower press

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Books

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Book Press with Three Drawers
19th Century English Mahogany Book Press with Three Drawers

19th Century English Mahogany Book Press with Three Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century English mahogany linen press with three drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

BOOK PRESS
BOOK PRESS

BOOK PRESS

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H 57 in W 26 in D 14.5 in

BOOK PRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th Century English oak book press. Nice color and good patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Wood

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English Book Press For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic English book press available at 1stDibs. Each English book press for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and ceramic. There are 148 variations of the antique or vintage English book press you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English book press, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An English book press, designed in the Victorian, mid-century modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made English book press has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Minton, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Ellsworth Kelly are consistently popular.

How Much is an English Book Press?

Prices for an English book press start at $35 and top out at $345,000 with the average selling for $750.