Vintage 1938 lithographic limestone printing block featuring detailed steamboat and dock artwork along with Seattle bond coupon text.
Condition: Fair, with visible wear, edge chipping, and some stains and scratches on the lithographic surface. See photos for exact flaws and corner damage.
Front side displays a bordered central design marked “15” and two detailed riverboat or steamboat dock scenes with intricate linework.
Reverse side features original mirrored print for "General Serial Bond, Series 1938" related to the Port of Seattle and Seattle School District with various coupon values, signatures, and the University Community Hotel Corporation and University Improvement Company.
Material: Polished limestone lithographic block, natural stone edges, historically used for traditional stone lithography printing.
Dimensions: Approximately 9 inches x 7 inches x 2 inches (see photo with ruler for scale).
Era: Dated 1938, with all period-typical surface details and typography.
Historic artifact ideal for collectors of printing ephemera, Seattle history, or vintage graphic arts equipment.