Giant Antique 1890's Cast Iron Book Binder Press, Signed Lathem Chicago & NY

A giant size book binder press was signed on a brass plate "Lathem Machine Co. Chicago and New York," about 1890.

The giant wheel and screw turn to press books flat on this American made antique. There are traces of pinstriping, the cast iron is preserved with clear flat varnish.

The platten adjusts from 7 1/4" to 16 1/4" thick and books up to 14" x 21" fit. Overall size when closed is 14" x 21" and 34" tall. Weight is around 300 pounds.

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Item # 26880