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This is for a very rare early Victorian portable copier by Sampson Mordan called the 'Patent Portable Copying Presses' . It is in book form with a leather cover that is embossed around the outer edges. Both sides have a large gilded star weight with hinged clasps that locate and lock together when the book is closed. Inside is the original label that is advertising the maker 'S. Mordan & Co's, Patent Portable Copying Presses'. The label also gives full instructions on how to make a copy of a written page with the help of blotting paper and water. The star on the front is marked 'S.Mordan & Co Patent' and the clasp is numbered 1242. This is a super relic of writing history, it is extremely hard to find, i haven't even seen this particular version before, and to find it in such superb condition like this, i dont think you could, you. you wont find better example. It measures 215mm (8.5") x 150mm (6") when closed. Please check out all the other antique smoking and writing implements, scientific and optical instruments, art deco and art nouveau items and all the other vintage ladies and gentlemans accessories we are selling on ebay this week. We will always combine items together to reduce postage costs.

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