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In May 2005, Bob Oldham of Ad Lib Press acquired Liberty
platen job press, a model 2A (9 x 13 inches) made by
Degener & Weiler probably between 1874 and 1877. The
press was found in excellent condition though a bit dirty,
and missing its feedboards and chases. He quickly make it
operational and started printing on it. Moving it
entailed almost complete dismantling, which was also a
prelude to cleaning and painting before reassembly and
installation.
Bob found the press in Newport News, where it had been
since 1979. He moved it to his shop in Doswell, Virginia.
About 2013, Bob sold the press to Ted Salkin. Ted moved
it to his home outside of Healdsburg, California.
This Liberty press shows the 1874 patent extension. The
manufacturer name is "Degener & Weiler", and the
cities listed are New York and London.
The picture to the left was taken by Bob Oldham when
the press was in Doswell, Virginia. Other pictures were
taken by Dave Tribby in October 2015 after the press had
been moved to Healdsburg, California.
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