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the Aragó Press
the printing press
Printing Press about 1550, Florence
(below) Earl Stanhope invented the iron press in 1800,
Albion Press; London late 19th century
The photograph was taken at an auction in London of a printers shop containing letterpress equipment and type.
updated 07/12/2008