How I got interested in Letterpress

YouTube Video

I saw this video on the internet and immediately knew that this was the hobby/business for me.

I took a 5 day Letterpress training course from San Francisco Center for the Book. \

I purchased my C& P Platen Press from Joanne Westlund, 804 Locust Drive, Sleepy Hollow, Il 60118(JbWestlund@aol.com) a Briar Press member. ( ad below).

I purchased the Vandercook 4 from Bill Ahearn who had purchased it from Jim Epps. Bill was also a Briar Press Member. The 2 attachments are the history of the former owners of the Vandercook 4.

I got the paper cutter and Hamilton wood Cabinet from craig's list ads.

8x10 letterpress

For sale or trade in sleepy hollow IL
Posted on 4 Apr 09 (10:24)

letterpress 12x10 much type, furniture etc
$1200 We’re selling a complete shop, motor, rollers, ink paper, may be used for embossing, die-cutting scoring etc.