83 Vintage Solid Brass New Hermes Letterpress Blocks in Original Printer’s Tray – Alphabet, Numbers, and Symbols

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Offered is a vintage collection of 83 solid brass letterpress printing blocks housed in their original printer’s drawer tray.

These … Read more Offered is a vintage collection of 83 solid brass letterpress printing blocks housed in their original printer’s drawer tray.

These are authentic commercial letterpress brass cuts, not modern reproductions. Each piece is solid brass with natural age patina and substantial weight.

The set includes:



Alphabet letters (missing 3 letters)
Numbers
Various symbols and graphic forms
Original typesetter’s compartment tray




Total pieces: 83



Material: Solid brass

Era: Likely mid-20th century commercial print shop use

Condition:

• Natural patina from age

• Surface wear consistent with professional use

• No major damage

• Tray shows age and use



These are perfect for:



Letterpress artists
Printmakers
Graphic designers
Industrial decor
Typography collectors




Brass blocks like these are increasingly difficult to find in quantity, especially in an organized original tray.



Please review photos carefully for condition and details.

A: 4
B: 3
C: 4
D: 3
E: 4
F: 4
G: 4
H: 4
I: 0
J: 0
K: 2
L: 1
M: 2
N: 4
O or zero: 6
P: 3
Q: 1
R: 2
S: 0
T: 3
U: 3
V: 1
W: 3
X: 1
W: 3
Y: 0
Z: 0
1: 4
2: 2
3: 1
4: 0
5: 1
6: 1
7: 2
8: 2

There are also some symbols, shown in last pic. See less