We have a selection of antique printers blocks on Etsy that feature famous early American people and characters. Included in this collection is Andrew Jackson, our seventh President of the United States (1829-1837). A nice antique cut that has Andrew Jackson in a circular frame, with the title: Old Hickory. He earned that nickname by displaying his toughness. Old Hickory face appears on our US $20 bills. An early cut with an electrotype copper face mounted on a hardwood base. It measures 1 1/16” x 1 5/16”.


We have a couple antique printers blocks on Etsy that feature George Washington. There is a circular framed bust and an unframed bust currently available. Washington was our 1st President and was in office from 1789–1797. The listings on Etsy may change at any time. Both are early cuts with an electrotype copper face mounted on a hardwood base. Both measure in the 1 ½” range and are type-high (.918”).


Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He was born in Milk, Mass. In 1706. When he turned 17, he ran away to Philadelphia and took work in a Printing shop. Within Months he was on his way to London where he worked as a typesetter. He returned to Philadelphia in 1726. During his time in Pennsylvania he held many titles and was known as an author, inventor, newspaper printer, and much more. A very important figure during the birth of the United States. An early cut with an electrotype copper face mounted on a hardwood base. It measures 7/8” x 1”.


We have a selection of blocks that include more famous people, newspaper printing blocks, State seals, foundry ornaments, animals, calendar months, advertisement, and more. We also have some printer’s drawers available as well as wood type, foundry type, trims, number sets, antique music sheet plates, etc. In addition to these we have a selection of vintage embossing plates used to create greeting cards of the past. They can be used for paper greeting or Holiday card embossing, leatherwork, clay work, and much more. Visit us at Etsy and take a look around. Listings change periodically.