Vandercook 219-AB Proof Press, Serial 16523, c. 1953, Chicago - $5,950 (Tacoma)
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This is a Vandercook & Sons 219-AB cylinder proof press, serial 16523, made in Chicago around 1953. It has a gray cast-iron frame, a feed board, ink rollers, a side crank for the hand-cranked carriage, and storage drawers in the base. Motorized inking is standard on the 219-AB. The bed is about 19 x 42.5 in, with a maximum sheet size of 18 3/4 x 28 in (maximum form 18 x 24 in).
It's coming out of a warehouse cleanout, so it's sold as-is. It's dusty, shows surface wear, and appears complete, but it hasn't been tested. We can't say whether the rollers are in usable condition or whether the adjustable bed turns freely.
Details:
- Model: Vandercook & Sons 219-AB, Serial 16523, Chicago, c. 1953
- Bed: approx. 19 x 42.5 in; max sheet 18 3/4 x 28 in; max form 18 x 24 in
- Includes: feed board, ink rollers, side crank (hand carriage), base storage drawers, motorized inking
- Condition: Fair, as-is, untested, dusty, surface wear; appears complete
- Weight: about 2,500-2,700 lb. Heavy rigging item; forklift or rigger required.
Price: $5,950 OBO (or best offer).
Pickup and payment:
- Pickup in Tacoma, WA. The exact location is shared with serious buyers after contact.
- Buyer loads and is responsible for all rigging and removal. Bring a rigger or forklift, plus helpers.
- Cash or instant payment at pickup. No checks, no shipping.
A serious machine for a letterpress printer or book-arts program.
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