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Find Us and Other Presses
You can now find our Bronstrup and other hand presses around the world on the Association of European Printing Museums web site in their new worldwide handpress database. Find it here.
Take a Virtual Tour of Conestoga Press
Drag photo with your mouse to view different parts of our shop. Click on the VR in lower right corner to view full screen and press esc to return. If you have issues viewing this try a different browser. Tablets … Continue reading
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Chesapeake APHA Visit
On Saturday, June 11 the Chesapeake Chapter of the American Printing History Association (of which Conestoga Press is a member) was hosted by us for a field trip. We began with a special visit to the Ephrata Cloister, enjoyed a … Continue reading
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Provisional Press
Two of us in the shop own these little proof presses that are easily assembled from laser cut pieces. There are even plans on the site to cut your own if you desire, or you can watch for presses to … Continue reading
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Chandler & Price
Some photos from the installation of our “new” old 8″ x 12″ Chandler & Price made in 1926. Added to Conestoga Press in 2009(?). [Photos by Dick Wanner]