Screw Book Press

Description

This metal screw press has a platen and base held together under pressure; used to apply even pressure on newly bound books as they dry.

Object Name(s): book presses (finishing and bookbinding equipment)

Object Category: FINISHING AND BOOKBINDING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

Linear Dimensions Depth: 25

Materials: metal
Material Part: body

Credit Line: National Print Museum, Dublin

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