Lot 396

Vtg Letterpress Block: Math & Statistical Tables

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Vtg Letterpress Block: Math & Statistical Tables

Starting Bid: $5

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
June 17, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

A vintage commercial letterpress printing block featuring a metal printing plate mounted on a thick, solid wooden base. The plate, likely a stereotype or electrotype, contains raised and mirrored characters arranged in two vertical columns. The content consists of complex data tables including multiple rows of six-digit integers and various fractions, such as 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4, set in a classic serif typeface. Mirrored headers for 200 and 1,000 are positioned at the top of the columns. The wooden base is characterized by a tongue-and-groove or finger-jointed construction visible on the side profile. No maker's marks, foundry stamps, or dates are visible on the metal surface or the wood block.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $10
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 + $500