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Numbering Machine - Printer's Insert - Page Numbers - Printing Oddity

US $14.99

Dayton, Ohio, United States
Jan 30th

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NUMBERING MACHINE METAL PRINTER'S INSERT. FOR PRINTING PAGE NUMBERS - ODDITY. ROBERTS NUMBERING MACHINE CO. Mechanical Numbering Machine Used By Professional Printers To Print Page Numbers on Book Pages and Reports. PLEASE NOTE: We have a variety of numbering machines listed for sale in our store: Vintage and fairly new, 2-digit fixed, 3-digit fixed, rotary convex, 5-digit sequential, 6-digit sequential, 6-digit sequential rotary convex, etc. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Prior to the digital age, books, posters, tickets, forms, newspapers, and other types of printed paper were produced on a printing press. Movable type, wooden printing blocks, metal printing blocks & sequential & fixed numbering machines (also known as a letterpress cut or printing dies) were set in a frame (known as a chase) and ink was rolled over the surface of the metal image with a roller (also known as a brayer) before the paper was pressed into the inked surface. This process was known as relief printing which included woodcut, relief etching, linocut, linotype, and metal cut. You are purchasing a commercially manufactured, American made, vintage "Numbering Machine" that was used in a professional print shop to print "fixed numbers" on such items books pages, manuscripts and reports. MANUFACTURER: Roberts Numbering Machine Company, 696-710 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. MODEL NUMBER: 56. 3-wheel, rotary convex, (the printing surface of the digits/numbers is slightly curved - visible in some of the photographs). SERIAL NUMBER: Varies, (this listing is for one randomly selected numbering machine from a lot). All numbering machines have a six-digit serial number, making each of them unique. MEASUREMENTS: 1 1/4" height by 1 1/16 wide by 1 1/16" deep 32mm x 27.5 mm x 27mm) [approximate]. WEIGHT: 4.7 ounces [133 grams] (yes, this is a large and somewhat heavy numbering machine). NUMBER OF DIGITS: 3 wheel, digits / letters are approximately 3/16" tall x 3/16" wide. NUMBER OF ZEROS: Either 2 or 3 (these numbering machines will either contain the letters A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,J,K on one wheel and the numbers 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 on two wheels -or- the numbers 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 on all three wheels. You will receive one randomly selected numbering machine from the group. SEQUENCING: None. Fixed. Resettable. ADDITIONAL INFO: The Roberts Numbering Machine Company was located in New York. Several of Robert's competitors were also located in the New York area: The William A. Force Numbering Machine Company, The Wetter Numbering Machine Company, The National Numbering Machine Company, Numberall Stamp and Tool Company, The Bates Manufacturing Company, et al. SELLER'S COMMENTS: This numbering machine was acquired as a part of "a lot" of numbering machines from a very large United States print shop. It is belived this numbering machine is functional; HOWEVER, it is being sold AS-IS, as a novelty item only - - - as we can not assure that the numbering machine is in an acceptable condition to actually print, or that there might not be some unseen or undetected damage, etc. Each numbering machine will have some residual ink that can be cleaned off with solvent or a degreaser. Some buyers have reported they have used these types of machines for impressioning clay models prior to firing, (student identification numbers or date codes). This unusual numbering machine makes a perfect gift for yourself, your coffee or end table, on your desk at work, on a shelf, or in your collection. It also makes an unusual gift (I bet no one else is going to give this as a gift!). Given the advent of digital printing, the likelihood finding these professional numbering machines gets slimmer each day. There is little doubt that when friends see it they'll ask "Where did you find this unusual item? Whatever does it do?" NOTES ABOUT THE NUMBERING MACHINE'S SURFACE: This is a precision mechanical device. Every time a numbering machine passes through the press, the impact and the pressure of the die's impression on the paper ever-so-subtly degrades the surface of the numbers. This numbering machine is believe to have printed hundreds of thousands of page numbers - so its digit's surfaces will be slightly degraded. IMAGE CORRECTION / ADJUSTMENT: One or more of this listing's photographs may have been intentionally reversed. These "mirrored images" are so that you can see what the image would look like when it was printed. DISCOUNTS: Effective July 2011, eBay started collecting an 11% surcharge on the amount buyers pay for postage. We have never "gouged" our buyers on postage or shipping -and- we have never charged a "handling fee." In fact, we usually "broke even" or lost a little money on shipping. Under eBay's new rules, if a seller's actual postage cost is $1.25, eBay now "dings" the seller a .14? (11%) "postage surcharge" resulting in another loss. Effective June 1, 2012, eBay terminated many seller's 20% "final value credit" because sellers were unable to meet eBay's shipping criteria of shipping within 24 hours (orders placed on Saturday afternoon couldn't possibly be shipped until at least Monday, etc.). Sellers counted on this small "refund" which added to the bottom line. As we could only guarantee 24-hour shipping 6-days a week, we lost this credit too. Inasmuch, WE DO NOT feel it's fair to pass eBay's surcharges along to our buyers - so we have simply removed the various discounts we previously offered our buyers. We sincerely apologize for this - - - however eBay left us with two choices: Increase your cost by passing along their surcharges or remove our discounts. We chose the latter. WARRANTY and/or RETURNS: This numbering machine is subject to individual interpretation. We have made every effort to list the information and condition as accurately as possible and included high-resolution photographs: Thus, no warranty or returns on this item. HOW FAST IT'S GOING TO GET TO YOU: As soon as PayPal notifies us your payment has been posted, your item will be packaged, labeled, and readied for shipping. Shipping is usually the same day or next day. We don't like to wait on our items to be mailed - we're guessing you don't either. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: THIS NUMBERING MACHINE WILL SHIP INTERNATIONALLY. We will complete the United States customs forms required to ship this item to your country - you are responsible for any import costs, taxes, duties, tariffs, or fees associated with the receiving country (i.e. your country). The United States customs forms require you include a telephone number in your country where you can be reached if you are using a post office box. The United States Customs Form will indicate the contents as: "Printing Materials." Please be certain your country is one of the countries we ship to by using the pull down menu. If your country isn't listed, you will need to contact us to see if we can make arrangements. International shipping requires you pay with Pay-Pal. SHIPPING and HANDLING COST: There is no excessive "padding" with this item's shipping and handling - - - it is a fairly heavy item for its size. This mechanical counter will be wrapped and then mailed in a bubble pack envelope. It ships United States First Class mail to your United States address and United States First Class International Mail to your foreign address. Overseas addresses will incur an additional $1.00 handling charge for completing the required United States customs forms required to ship this item internationally. INSURABLE?: eBay’s policy changed in 3rd Quarter 2009, (which previously allowed buyers the option of selecting and paying for coverage for their purchases). Thus, this item is not insurable. We don't make the policies, we simply have to try to keep up with them. Given the metal composition of the item, the likelihood of breakage or damage in transit is extremely slight. SECURITY FEATURE: The photographs posted on eBay contain digital watermarks to reduce fraud. These watermarks are not on the actual item - only the photographs. In addition, the photos may contain an inventory number to assist in locating the exact item in the inventory. FAVORITE SELLER: Please, take a moment to quickly peek at our other items and MARK THIS STORE as one of your favorites. Click "Add to Favorite Sellers" so that you can come back and visit another time - - - even if you're not buying anything today. We enjoy locating and reselling oddities, offbeat pieces, thought-provoking Great Depression items, extraordinary and unique curiosities. Anyone can shop at Super MonsterMart. We sell yesterday's curiosities - to today's collectors and investors. I DON'T LIKE THAT PRICE: Many times when we've "shopped on eBay" we've thought, Wow! If that item was only 'x-dollars' we'd buy it in an instant! So... If you don't like the price you see, contact us to see if we can negotiate a price that's more agreeable to you. The item listed here is intended to make a small profit for us and provide a historical opportunity and enjoyment to you.

Condition	Used : An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
Seller Notes	“Please see the listing's photographs and description for any conditional issues.”