Re: [BKARTS] Copy Press aka Book Press

[Beddall Bookbinding <allen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,
I have gotten them as cheap as $50 and as expensive as $250 for that
size. It all depends on condition and how badly the person wants to sell.
Dave

Guffey wrote:

> Can anyone on this list give me a fair market price for an old copy press?
> It weighs about 80 lbs, the base is 16"x11" and the height with the screw
> plate fully closed is 13"  The plate screws down with a turn wheel and has
> about 6" of daylight.  Although it looks like a book press, it is definitely
> a copy press.  Shipping is not at issue, just the price of the press is
> necessary.
> Thanks for any information you may have.
> d.guffey
Beddall Bookbinding Conservation & Restoration
840 Snowdrop Avenue
Victoria BC CANADA V8Z 2N4
(250)888-9380

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