Benton Matrix Engraver

by John Nixon
Published: August 10, 2017 (2 weeks ago)

Category

Composing / Composing Wanted
General / General Wanted

Location

New Zealand

The Printing Museum in New Zealand would really love to get hold of a Benton Matrix Engraver.
Does anyone know the location of any?

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