Production Date for my Old Style C&P 10x15
I have an old style C&P 10x15. I located the serial number (#3083) on the press bed. Can any one tell me how old it is?
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I have found my answer thanks to Google. Green Dolphin Press (greendolphinpress.com) has a great reprint of the serial numbers for Old Style presses from the APA. I found out that my press was built in 1893. The amazing thing is that is still prints perfectly. The ink jet I bought two years ago doesn’t even work. There’s something to be said for quality. durability, and craftsmanship of the C&P’s.