Hello,
A Vandercook SP33 Power, is it a good versatile letterpress ?
Pointers on what to look for positive, negative ?
Value of this letterpress in Like new shape with all kit for replacement oem electrical parts and all tools and parts delivered in 1961 ?
Find some printing supplies is possible in 2010 for this model ? rollers etc ?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Paul.
Its value depends on condition — wear and rust and whether it is complete.
The SP33 a big press. It can print a 33″ x 29.5″ sheet.
In top condition it would go for 5000 to 7000 USD or 3700 to 5200 Euros.
keep in mind your will probably need to replace the rubber rollers.
NA Graphics in Silverton Colorado, USA can supply most parts and make others if needed: http://nagraph.com.
The SP was the last series Vandercook made. According to the census there are about 300 of the smaller SP15s and over 100 SP20s still in use, but only a dozen SP25s and just two SP33s.
https://vandercookpress.info/vanderblog/census/