Long before computers and smart phones, the main line of communication was through paper. These were printed by machine, but not before the pages were painstakingly laid out backwards with block letters with which to print from. Letters, or typeface, were kept in cases and here is a lovely example. It is vintage and very well constructed (as metal type is heavy) and is where the term ‘upper case’ for capital letters derives. Perfect for displaying knick-knacks and indeed small printing blocks. I purchased two of these (now sold out) but do not need both.
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