Ludlow Typograph 18, 24, 36 Point Admiral Script, 45 Degree Mats, Spacing, Rare

  

Cut on a 45 degree angle, this tight-kerning typeface allows the compositor to set fresh lines of script for a variety of social printing. Offered in this lot are fonts of 18 point, 24 point, and 36 point matrices along with a font of the special spacing these mats require (complete with a set of 45 degree wedges). There is no other way for me to sell these fonts of mats than as a lot in that I have only the one set of spaces.

I kept the 18 and 24 point sizes in regular mat cases, and to ease setting these mats (with their sharp corners) I one day cut a great number pieces of 6 pica wood furniture to fit each compartment -- ran a few short of what was needed -- but these wedges are also included. I kept the 36 point mats in a display mat case along with the spacing; honestly, the 36 point mats won't fit into a standard 7/8 case -- you'd have to dig some of them out with a screwdriver. I would pull out the 36 point case (located under the 18 and 24 point mats) and when ready to space a line I'd close that case and having spacing at the ready. These were part of the matrix library of Roberts and Sutter here in Springfield, Missouri, and I obtained them in the year 2000.

As far as I was able to learn, Roberts and Sutter bought these mats new in the early 1950s. These are fonts that are used, of course, but they are in great condition, and I sell them without reservation. The one point spaces are slightly wavy (they compress nicely) and the corner wedges have some use -- they would occasionally create a hairline that I'd have to trim off with a knife -- I've a feeling that dressing them would take care of that issue, but my Ludlow matrix dressing files are somewhere in one of the storage units. Thank you, and good luck. I have no intentions whatsoever to make this into a retail page; indeed, proceeds are going to-wards medical bills and student loans.

Can I choose my own shipper? Do you have a brick and mortar location? This operation is being run out of my house and off of my kitchen table. I do have three storage units filled with letterpress appurtenances, and a double garage filled with stuff. But you cant come rooting around in it all. Due to my work schedule, this may be a bit restrictive.

Either way, Ill be glad to work with you. Can I trade with you? A personal cheque is fine, but I will have to hold your item until the cheque has cleared your bank.

If you want to pay in silver coin or silver-clad coin, I will figure out what your total would be based on spot silver prices. Do you accept debit or credit cards? This may change in the future. The item "Ludlow Typograph 18, 24, 36 Point Admiral Script, 45 Degree Mats, Spacing, Rare" is in sale since Monday, June 3, 2019. This item is in the category "Business & Industrial\Printing & Graphic Arts\Printing & Graphic Essentials\Type, Cuts & Printing Blocks". The seller is "the-new-normal" and is located in Springfield, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Brand: Ludlow Typograph
2. Custom Bundle: No
3. Non-Domestic Product: No
4. Modified Item: No