Vintage set of book binder's lettering tools

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Sale 459: Fine Books in All Fields - Fine Literature (#459) 07/28/2011 11:00 AM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 07/28/2011 11:00 AM PDT

Lot #32Vintage set of book binder's lettering tools

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$343.75

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Sale 459: Fine Books in All Fields - Fine Literature (#459) 07/28/2011 11:00 AM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 07/28/2011 11:00 AM PDT

Description

Heading:

(Book Binding Tools)

Title:

Vintage set of book binder's lettering tools

Author:

**

Date Published:

Early 20th century?

Description:

26 metal letter stamps (A through Z), 9 numbers (0-8 (presumably the 6 could be inverted for the number 9), an ampersand (&), apostrophe ('), and the Æ grapheme. Metal stamps with wood handles, approximately 6½" overall. The set housed in a wooden box. Stamps marked 'Caslon' on sides.

Condition:

Box (possibly original) worn, lacking one divider; several stamps separated from handles; overall very good.

Item#:

220562

Headline:

Vintage set of book binder's lettering tools
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