Up for sale is a vintage Kingsley hot stamping type set featuring the “EMP – Empire Initials” font housed in its original wooden storage box.

These vintage metal letter dies were designed for use with Kingsley hot foil stamping and embossing machines and are highly sought after by letterpress, bookbinding, leatherworking, stationery, printmaking, and graphic arts collectors.

The box label is marked:
“EMP – Empire Initials (One Third Size)”

This set includes vintage metal type pieces stored in the original compartmentalized wood case. A great addition for collectors, restoration projects, working studios, or display alongside vintage printing and embossing equipment.

Details:

  • Brand: Kingsley
  • Font / Style: EMP Empire Initials
  • Type: Hot Foil Stamping Letter Dies
  • Includes original wood storage box
  • Vintage commercial printing / embossing equipment
  • Made for Kingsley stamping machines

Photo Note: The box layout appears to show two “Z” pieces; however, this set includes only one “Z”. The second piece shown in that compartment is actually a period (“.”) and was mistakenly placed in the wrong location during photography. Please review all photos carefully for included pieces and overall completeness.Condition:

This is a vintage pre-owned type set with visible age and use-related wear. Expect tarnish, oxidation, discoloration, ink or foil residue, scratches, dust, handling wear, storage wear, and other cosmetic imperfections consistent with age and prior commercial use.

The wood box also shows age-related wear including scuffs, finish wear, edge wear, discoloration, label wear, and general aging from storage and handling.

Completeness has not been professionally verified. Please review all photos carefully to determine included characters, condition, and overall completeness before purchasing.

This set is being sold:

  • As-found
  • As-pictured
  • Untested in production use
Kingsley Type Note: This vintage Kingsley type set is being sold as shown. Please review all photos carefully to confirm the included letters, numbers, punctuation, bullets, spacers, and quantities. A set may be described as complete when it includes at least one of each applicable letter/number; however, monogram or initial fonts may require multiples of each letter for certain uses. Spacers are not included unless clearly shown in the photos and specifically stated above. Size is listed only when marked or confidently identified.

Perfect for:

  • Kingsley machine collectors
  • Letterpress studios
  • Hot foil stamping
  • Bookbinding
  • Leather embossing
  • Graphic arts collections
  • Vintage typography displays

Shipping:
Item will be carefully packed with protective materials to help ensure safe arrival.

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