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The dimensions are H: 11.82 in, W: 14.18 in, D: 12.6 in.
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It looks like a press of some sort — maybe a paper press.
It looks like a book press to me!
Press of some kind, possibly a book press.
It was used to compress a stack of paper to make it more compact for storage.
some type of printing press, maybe for business cards
It’s a book press. What’s my prize?
Book press.
Book press.
Printing press.
A book press.
Looks like a flower press.
printing press
Looks like a bookbinder press to me.
Vintage French paper printing press/book press.
A botanical/press for preserving specimens.
It’s a bookbinding press.
Book binder
Book binding press
I think its either an antique book press or a printing press.
It looks like a book press to me.
Michele Farrell
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A printing press of some type – French writing on it
Book press
That is a book press! We use one in the Conservation Center at LACMA. – Christel Quinn, Sr. Manager, Conservation Center, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This looks like a book press!
bookbinding press