1913 Ad Babcock Optimus Machine Antique Printing Press - ORIGINAL PA1 NY5 This is an original 1906

This is an original 1906 black and white halftone print of Mandingo men of Liberia

No foot ever looked like these

This piece was illustrated by Duplessis

aboard a sailing ship during the Victorian era

The original mailing label covers part of the masthead

1913 Ad Babcock Optimus Machine Antique Printing Press - ORIGINAL PA1 NY5 This is an original 1906This is an original 1913 black and white print ad for the Babcock Optimus Printing Press from The Babcock Printing Press Manufacturing Co., New London, CT and NYC. CONDITION This 98+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. No aging. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Grayscale Grade: Near Mint Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 8. 25 x 12 inches; 21 x 30 cm Authentication: