17\" VTG Letterpress BIG Printing Block Chassell Michigan Printing Museum Yooper For Sale

Up for sale is a B.I.G.G. and rare piece of regional Upper Peninsula printing history.This oversized 17 inch vintage letterpress block features crisp, deeply carved reversed mirror text and a detailed graphic emblem at the bottom.The text reads:THE PRINTING MUSEUM CHASSELL, MICHIGAN.Design Details:The bottom features a large, beautifully detailed engraving of a vintage hand-cranked letterpress machinery engine. The back of the wood block carries the original red manufacturer\'s production stamp reading \"M&M Specialty Co.\"This block measures approximately 17\" long by 3.5\" wide. It is heavy, structurally solid, and shows excellent vintage character, making it perfect as a standalone rustic folk art display piece, advertising collectible, or functional stamp for a letterpress collector.Please see all photos for closer detail on wood grain, metal typography, and back stamps. Smoke free home! Fast Shipping!