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J&RM Wood Albion, 1868

J&RM Wood Albion, 1868

The Albion press is an early iron hand press, originally designed and manufactured in London by Richard Whittaker Cope around 1820. Albion presses continued to be manufactured until the 1930s, in various sizes, ranging from desktop Quarto size (10″ * 7″) to floor...
T Long Columbian, ca 1880

T Long Columbian, ca 1880

The Columbian iron hand press was invented in 1813 by George Clymer of Philadelphia. The design is inspired by earlier presses, particularly the Stanhope press.  A system of levers increases the press power without causing undue physical strain to the operator. ...
B Joyce Albion, 1858

B Joyce Albion, 1858

The Albion press is an early iron hand press, originally designed and manufactured in London by Richard Whittaker Cope around 1820.Albion presses continued to be manufactured until the 1930s, in various sizes, ranging from desktop Quarto size (10″ * 7″) to floor...