I recently purchased a used bookstore and an adjoining 1820s house in USNY. The previous owner is 98 years old and left numerous belongings behind for his transition to long-term care. 

While cleaning out the house, we found a wooden box with hundreds of antique / vintage printing plates and blocks. From some research, the majority appear to be from 1910-1940 with the majority being from the early 1930s. Most are brass, with some being copper, aluminum on wood, solid wood, solid lead, or brass-plated lead. 

The photos have been taken on a 1" x 1" grid to show size. 

ITEM SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION

Lot of 34 antique / vintage printing plates themed around skilled trades and building materials. Some were a bit difficult to pinpoint the company, so please forgive a couple that may not fit this theme. 

The small "US RUBBER COMPANY" (top left) has a split in the wood block. 

SHIPPING

Plates / blocks will be wrapped in foam blanketing and taped into bundles (or individually). These bundles will then be bagged. These bagged lots will be shipping in padded mailers or rigid cardboard boxes depending on weight. They will be shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.