A 19th century cut that features a bust of Abraham Lincoln in a circular dot frame. Our 16th President that led the country through one of the worst of times, the American Civil War (1861 – 1865). It measures 2” x 2 ¼” and is Type-High (.918 inches). An early cut with an electrotype copper face mounted on a hardwood base. It has a foundry identification stamp on one side from Newton and Co., Washington D.C., years of operation unknown.


Absolutely gorgeous cut that features an Andrew Jackson and Liberty graphic. Exceptional fine detail with a harp, oak tree in the field, and a bust of Andrew Jackson. Jackson was our 7th President and was in office from 1829 – 1837. Renowned for his toughness, he was nicknamed “Old Hickory”. The block measures 2 1/16” x 2 3/16” and is Type-High (.918 inches). An early cut with an electrotype copper face mounted on a hardwood base. It has a foundry identification stamp on one side from The John Ryan Type Foundry, years of operation: 1854 – 1892.


A beautiful 19th century cut that features a George Washington bust graphic. Washington was our 1st President and was in office from 1789–1797. The block measures 1 15/16” x 2 ¼” and is Type-High (.918 inches). An early cut with an electrotype copper face mounted on a hardwood base. No foundry identification marking.

Early political cuts feature some classic images that include Presidents, American Eagles, Early Old Glory Flags, Lady Liberty, Voting Stamps, and much more. The block featured above is a 19th century graphic with George Washington above the American Flag and Shield. The text reads: For God and Home and Country. It measures 2” x 2 ½” and is Type-High (.918 inches). An early cut with an electrotype copper face mounted on a hardwood base.


This cut features a large Bald Eagle with wings extended in flight. The Eagle is in front of a 32 star American Flag. This Flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1858, after the admission of our 32nd State, Minnesota. The 32 star flag was our official flag for only one year. This large block measures 3 15/16” x 1 ½” and is Type-High (.918 inches). An early cut with an electrotype copper face mounted on a hardwood base.


A recently fired Civil War era cannon sits in front of a 33 Star American Flag. A beautiful cut with a foundry identification stamp on one side from Johnson Foundry, Philla. Actually the foundry mark of MacKellar, Smiths and Jordan, who called the foundry "The Johnson Foundry" out of affection for the former owner, L. Johnson. Years of operation: 1867 – 1892. The 33 Star flag became the Official United States Flag on July 4th, 1861, after the admission of our 33rd State, Oregon. This flag was used for only two years and was one of the flags used during President Abraham Lincoln’s term. It measures 2 1/16” x 2 3/16” and is Type-High (.918 inches). An early cut with an electrotype copper face mounted on a hardwood base.


This fine cut features Uncle Sam in his Old Glory tuxedo and top hat. He is standing and presenting something off to one side. This is a classic graphic that features one of our most beloved USA symbols. It measures 19/16” x 2 15/16” and is Type-High (.918 inches). An early cut with an electrotype copper face mounted on a hardwood base.


This exceptional foundry type block features a 19th century patriotic Lady Liberty. Original 19th century piece with a very detailed design of another of our most beloved USA symbols. It’s a very heavy foundry alloy block with an electrotype copper face. It has a foundry stamp on the face from Farmer, Little and Co. This was an early foundry in New York that operated from 1862 to 1892. This is a very beautiful and rare block.

A beautiful example of how the same graphics have been reproduced as the years pass. The first cow in the upper left corner is a 1850s era foundry type block with no specific foundry identification. It has a hollow backside, as did a lot of the type produced during that era.

The second cow is a solid foundry alloy block, also with no specific foundry markings. This one is a 1890s era printer’s type block with an electrotype copper face.

The third cow in the lower left has an electrotype copper face mounted to a boxwood base. This one is marked from Kelsey & Co. Makers, Meriden, Conn., USA. Kelsey & Co. operated from 1874 until the1980s. This block would be an early 20th century example.

The fourth cow is a metal alloy face mounted to a boxwood base. It has no manufacturer markings and was produced sometime around 1950 – 1960. This is one fine example of the same graphics being passed down for generations.

Exceptional early woodtype printer’s block that features Century of Progress International Exposition , which was the name of the 1933 World’s Fair held in Chicago, IL. The exposition was held in Chicago to celebrate the cities centennial for the years 1833 through 1933. This rare and hard-to-find cut would have been used to print newspaper advertisements and / or World’s Fair posters and prints. The face has the text: A Century of Progress, 1833 – 1933, Marshall Field & Co., Chicago. It is a solid boxwood block with detail on the raised graphic. The block measures 2 5/8” x 2 5/8” and is “type-high” (.918 inch).