{"product_id":"antique-french-maritime-letterpress-printing-blocks-in-original-wooden-box-france-circa-1900-1925","title":"Antique French Maritime Letterpress Printing Blocks in Original Wooden Box\nFrance | Circa 1900–1925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming collection of antique French letterpress printing blocks featuring beautifully engraved sailing ships, a lighthouse, and other nautical motifs, housed in their original wooden printer’s box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed in a commercial print shop during the early 20th century, each hardwood block was designed for relief printing alongside movable type. The original hanging hooks, French paper remnants, and handwritten markings on the box reflect their authentic working history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, this complete set makes a distinctive display for a library, office, or studio and is a wonderful piece for collectors of printing history, maritime antiques, and graphic arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honest antique wear consistent with age and use, adding to the character and authenticity of the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Alcove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48309575712921,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2151\/6697\/files\/IMG-5013.png?v=1783831663","url":"https:\/\/anniesalcove.com\/products\/antique-french-maritime-letterpress-printing-blocks-in-original-wooden-box-france-circa-1900-1925","provider":"Annie's Alcove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}