The Bodelian Library
Presses
The ‘Dürer’ Pres
A full-size working replica wooden press made by Alan May
Crown Arab Press, Halifax, 1911
The Arab press was patented in 1872 by Josiah Wade. The type is mounted vertically, and the foot-operated treadle presses it against the paper in a ‘clam shell’ motion. The Arab was delivered in parts as a flat pack, and was exported across the globe. Sir Ernest Shackleton took one on his Antarctic expedition in 1907, so that the crew could produce their own magazine.
Medium Miller & Richard Albion Press of 1898, serial number 4993. Platen 12” x 18”
From the Moss Press
A Columbian, from the Samson Press (c. 1860)
Medium Harrild & Sons Albion Press of 1877, serial number 3531. Platen 11” x 16”
From Leonard Baskin’s Gehenna Press
A star-wheel etching press
A ‘Western’ model proofing press
Formerly belonging to Vivian Ridler, Printer to the University, by kind permission of the Story Museum.
A Chinese typewriter (Double Pigeon brand)
A Western typewriter (Remington)
Small table-top Frederick Ullmer Albion Press of circa 1900, serial number 2919. Platen, 9 ⅞ x 7 in
[located in the Weston Library]
The ‘Smith’ Press
A full-size working replica wooden press made by Professor A.E. Smith in 1951 [located in the Weston Library]
