There are many variations on the single-page folded book, aka the maze book. The structure taught in this workshop is intriguing because it appears to be a standard codex; but... more
The handfed cylinder proof press, also known as the Vandercook press, has a special place in both print history and in teaching book arts. Immediate and accessible, yet nuanced... more
If you have heard about letterpress but are not really sure what it is or how it works, this class will allow you to peer inside the rich history and engaging techniques of... more
Sunday Dec. 8th is our annual Open House, with all the usual things as well as all the unusual things.
Food & drink & palaver of course; letterpress gifts like cards... more
Closing shop (for now) and selling the equipment in the studio. This has been a functional custom shop since 2009, opened in San Francisco and moved North to Mendocino County in... more
46” John Jacques Board Shear- Vintage/Antique
Original condition - Original paint/detailing/ florishes
(not sandblasted, not refinished)
Wood table top with original... more
I have two chases measuring 7x11 inside and 8.5x12 outside. I’d like to buy 2-3 more. My Pearl has a year on the side 1901, but how do I know the no.? Contact Paula.
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13x19 Kluge plate press, set up for foil stamping.
Includes a variety of suckers and feeding tools.
Machine works great and we have had it functioning on jobs through the... more
I’m selling a run of Futura Book from a repro house. Running out of room so selling this as we have duplicates. As it is American cast I believe it is either Spartan or... more
Letterpress Shop on wheels.
Includes a Craftsman Imperial 5 x 8” Clean and in excellent working condition complete with 1 chase a feed board and set of newly covered... more
Very sad to see my letterpress go, but I no longer have time for my side job. I’ve had this Golding Pearl since 2017 and the previous owner had it since 2011. I used it... more
Award-winning, family-owned press and bindery seeks production associate. Ideal candidate must have previous experience in a printing company. Individuals with bindery, Kluge... more
For Sale. Challenge Paper Cutter, Style 265. Serial No. C16594. Made in the U.S.A. by Challenge Machinery Co., Grand Haven, Mich.
Width between table frames, 26-1/2 inches.... more
Modern Letterpress: Printing from Plates
This classs will spend the morning making polymer plates, discuss the strengths and challenges of printing from polymer plates.... more
We no longer need this switch after the servo upgrade.
Perfectly in working order, contacts look great and we believe its part number is X-2573 (definitely for Vandercook 232P... more
We’ve upgraded the 3 phase motor contactor for our Lawson 38” paper cutter - we did so mostly so we can do repeated start/reset for a problem solving purpose with the... more
Selling my Vandercook No. 01 proof press with cabinet and chase included. Simply do not have enough time for this hobby anymore. Los Angeles area pick up only. A hand truck can... more
We are selling our rust free Craftsman Superior. Purchased at a school district sale in the 90s, it remains in good, original condition with easy, free moving action. Comes with... more
We are looking for a passionate and talented Designer to join our team here at Aardvark Letterpress. The ideal candidate is experienced in Adobe’s Creative Suite (emphasis... more
