Vandercook 2 Galley Proof Press

— SOLD — 1/5/13

We are in the process of moving our small shop on the Northern Oregon Coast and our Vandercook 2 galley proof press won’t fit through the new door. Sadly, we have to sell. Ideally we would trade for a smaller proof or sign press.

From 1934 Vandercook and 1935 ATF catalogs:

Bed: 24″ × 50½”
From 1950 and 1957 Vandercook and 1953 WNU catalogs:
Maximum sheet: 23¾” × 26½”
Maximum form: 23″ × 24½”
Floor space: 2’8″ × 4’3″
Weight: 955 lb (1957: 1000 lb)
Price (1950): $885

“Intended for proving full page newspaper pages in galleys or stereotype chases. ” Galley height.

This is a great press for proofing type, obviously, as well as linoleum and woodblock editions, posters, and bookwork— especially if you want to work LARGE.

Pick up only.

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