Vandercook Gravity Press Census

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This table lists Vandercook Models 0, 01, 03, and 099 only. Currently there are 27 presses listed. Often called “gravity” or “office” presses, these small proof presses differ from the larger models in that the impression cylinder rolls solely on the bearers, are not geared, and do not have an inking assembly nor a motor. These presses also have a different serial number series. #0101 was the first gravity press manufactured in 1929 and #07952 was the first in 1957, after which production on these models ended. Because of their small size there are still quite a few of these in letterpress shops. The serial number is be stamped into the bed bearer or in the case of the 099 on the bed.

See also the main census for the larger geared-cylinder models, and the serial number tables compiled by Hal Sterne.

To add or correct data, use the Contact Form. Please provide the model name, serial number, owner/institution name and location.

ModelSNOwnerLocationNotes
0Stan's Print ShopUSA OK Checotah
0Two Birds PressUSA AL Birmingham
001436Robin EliovsonAustralia NSW Kenningston
002520Western New York Book Arts CollaborativeUSA NY Buffalo
006702Arthur FlitnerUSA PA West Chester
007282McClain's Printmaking SuppliesUSA OR King City
007294Don HildredUSA CO LaPorte
007637Aron FayUSA MD Baltimore
007671Big Wheel Press USA MA Northampton
007742Tom NoyesUSA MN ?
007756Steve SylvesterUSA TX Houston
007824Greenboathouse PressCanada BC Vernon
008097Shakespeare Press MuseumUSA CA San Luis Obispo
010217Tom Parsons / Now It's Up to YouUSA CO Denver
0102735Excelsior PressUSA NJ Frenchtown
0105785Fameorshame PressUSA AL Mobile
0303318Jim BenvenutoUSA NY Potsdam
0303947Robert NugentUSA NM Santa Fe
0304919Greg ShattenbergUSA ME West Paris
099Mama's SauceUSA FL Orlando
099RSVP PressUSA Boston
09903396The Attic PressUSA CA Mendocino
09903625Excelsior PressUSA NJ Frenchtown
09903762School of Visual ConceptsUSA WA Seattle
09905723School of Visual ConceptsUSA WA Seattle
09905770Scrabbletown Press / Dorothea BlackUSA MA Newtonville
09906569Stan's Print ShopUSA OK Checotah

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