Vintage Printing Block Letterpress Printers Plate The A.L. Duckwall Stores Logo

Description: Vintage Printing Block Letterpress Printers Plate The A.L. Duckwall Stores Logo PLEASE read complete details below regarding size / condition AND review photos closely. Per shipping, each printing block ships in a small box with plenty of packaging in order to avoid damage during transit. Thank you and enjoy! IMPRINT: THE A.L. DUCKWALL STORES CO. (Script text font logo for a retail chain founded in 1901 by Alva Lease Duckwall in Kansas which eventually became ALCO) in addition to the I.P.E.U. International Photo-Engravers Union of North America impressed stamp mark on the end of the blockCOMMENTS REGARDING THE PRINTING BLOCKS: This printer's printing plate / block was purchased as part of a large lot of similar pieces that were likely originally used made and used by a commercial printer that specialized on newspapers, magazines, supplemental paper advertisements, inserts or similar. Original geographic origin is unknown unless the plate is marked with a city but many of the blocks in the lot were for businesses located in and/or around St. Louis, Missouri. Printing blocks are not my specialty so I am unsure of the metals used nor do I feel qualified to comment on the condition as it relates to how well the plate will print and what the final imprint will look like. Please see my general comments below regarding condition, thoroughly review listing photographs AND do your own due diligence regarding the condition of the block before purchasing. CONDITION: Printing blocks are in vintage and/or antique USED worn condition with wear/damage including but not limited to dirt, dust, grime, patina, tarnish, stains, rust, scratches, abrasions, surface finish loss, chips, worn imprint surface details, cracks in the wood, loose metal plates, missing nails, worn down imprint surface, UNKNOWN QUALITY OF IMPRINT AS THEY ARE UNTESTED, uneven edges/surface due to being handmade, dents, dings, uneven shapes, uneven surface textures/finishes, discoloring, loose wood backing, dulling, pitting, dimpling, oxidation, worn down surface, unknown imprint quality, cracks in the wood, missing nails, oxidation, ink residue, patina, tarnish, stains, cracks, splinters, chips, missing nails/fasteners, tape/glue residue, if a block includes a paper label on the back the paper is likely dry rotted/brittle and likely actively flaking off, and overall wear from age and handling. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE OK WITH THE CONDITION BEFORE PURCHASING & PLEASE REVIEW PHOTOS CLOSELY FOR CONDITION.PER THE SIZE/DIMENSIONS: Please see item specifics at top of listing for dimensions and please note that shapes/blocks/plates are uneven from end to end/side to side so dimensions are approximate with a variance of around 1/16" and/or up to 1/8")MATERIALS: Unknown wood and unknown metal unless specified otherwise (some are copper, brass, zinc and/or plated base metal of an unknown kind...please see photos for metal color/description and do your own due diligence in determining the metal contents based on the photos if that is of importance to you) QUESTIONS: I actively try to disclose all issues that I find with the piece and prefer to have a smooth transaction for both of us so please message any questions/concerns regarding the listing PRIOR to bidding/purchase. RETURNS: Items must be returned via the exact method and packaging as the original shipment including tracking/etc. Refund will be made once the item has arrived back to me in original condition with no damage. Items that appear to have been altered by the buyer, replaced or cleaned/polished/etc will not be accepted for return this includes damage caused due to buyer wear & missing pieces/components that were visible in listing images. Returned items will be thoroughly inspected for any alterations as compared to the original listing photos. Fraudulent use of "item not as described" option when submitted a return will be reported to eBay. Due to the variations in device screens and monitors, colors may vary slightly, therefore I cannot guarantee that what you see accurately portrays the colors of each item please message with any questions regarding colors/etcTags: Newspapers, printmaking, printmaker, letterpress, type, banking, finance, banks, financial institution, Mid Century, advertising, marketing, logo, imprint, letters, design, printing plate block

Price: 18.7 USD

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

End Time: 2024-08-26T21:54:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD