Like Brad said, the condition is paramount. Without a background in printing, it’s hard to say what it might be worth. A working pilot press can easily fetch a premium price. With some restoration, you could make even more. But this item will fetch the most if it’s a usable machine.
Rusted up… $50-$300
Fairly nice… $300-700
Pin-striped and immaculate… $700-$2500 or whatever the current value of letterpress fever is.
People pay a premium price for easily transportable presses. Hobby printers!
The press you’re talking about is a Chandler & Price Pilot. Depending on condition you could get over $1000 for the press.
Hope this helps,
Brad.
Like Brad said, the condition is paramount. Without a background in printing, it’s hard to say what it might be worth. A working pilot press can easily fetch a premium price. With some restoration, you could make even more. But this item will fetch the most if it’s a usable machine.
Rusted up… $50-$300
Fairly nice… $300-700
Pin-striped and immaculate… $700-$2500 or whatever the current value of letterpress fever is.
People pay a premium price for easily transportable presses. Hobby printers!