18 VTG Antique Letterpress Printing Blocks Woodcuts Masonic Royal Arch Michigan For Sale

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18 VTG Antique Letterpress Printing Blocks Woodcuts Masonic Royal Arch Michigan:
$159.99

Up for sale is a fantastic, highly collectible lot of 18 Vintage & Antique Letterpress Printing Blocks / Woodcuts.This unique collection features an excellent mix of rare, highly sought-after Masonic (Freemasonry) fraternal motifs alongside classic early 20th-century American patriotic imagery and text cuts. These are genuine, historical printer's blocks featuring copper electrotype and typeset plates securely mounted to heavy, weathered wood bases.Lot Highlights Include:Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Michigan Official Seal: A highly rare, localized oval printing block featuring the traditional architectural archway and the sacred Triple Tau emblem.Highly Detailed Royal Arch Vault & Pyramid Block: An incredibly intricate allegorical cut depicting the radiant triangle (Delta), the Square and Compasses with the central "G", subterranean steps, a broken arch, and Masonic crypt imagery.Masonic Lodge Building Layout: A geometric block featuring a temple facade overlayed with a radiant fraternal crest.George Washington Portrait Bust: A beautifully detailed copper plate honoring Washington in his well-known role as a proud Freemason.Patriotic American Cuts: Includes a distinct Liberty Bell block (retaining vintage red ink residue) and an Eagle & Shield heraldic crest.Fraternal Symbols & Text: Multiple smaller blocks featuring individual Square & Compasses symbols, religious memorial crosses, and structural text blocks to round out the 18-piece lot.Condition & Display:Authentic Patina: These pieces are in honest, vintage condition with visible ink staining, light surface wear, and a natural verdigris patina on the metal faces that proves their age and authentic commercial history.Solid Construction: Wood blocks are solid with no major structural splits; metal plates remain tightly pinned to their bases.Ready to Use or Display: Perfect for block printing, steampunk crafting, historical lodge display, or adding to a dedicated fraternal collection.Please review all listing photos closely for exact dimensions, fine engraving details, and individual block conditions. Sold exactly as pictured as an 18-piece lot.SMOKE FREE HOME