3 Arrow Squares Letterpress Printing Plates Dies

Description

There are three square cuts, each with 4 arrows.  They are 3", 1 3/32", and 25/32" square.  The largest one was used for report covers, the middle one for letterheads, and the smallest one for envelopes.  The heavy black arrow is slightly below type high on all three, as it was heavily made ready to maintain the solid, and has pressed down into the wood over the years of use.  However, you can see that they are all in good condition, being sharp and clean, but will need considerable make ready to print as well as this proof.   These were used by a market research firm.  The idea was that information was collected (the open arrows), and collated and interpreted for the client (the solid black arrow).  The large one is the configuration used by the company, but you can turn them to whatever direction you want, hence the two small ones pointing in different directions.
These are 3 letterpress printing cuts (plates, dies) mounted about type high on hardwood used in my grandfather's print shop years ago.  They are line cuts, no halftones, and so are suitable for printing on all types of paper, from high gloss to chipboard.  They are used and have no significant damage.  The image shown is a proof print made with the cuts.
If you don't want these for printing, they would make interesting mounted artworks, paper weights, or craft items.
I usually ship USPS.
I will combine shipping on all my items.  For cuts, the shipping is .00 additional for each cut after the first one.  To get the correct shipping on multiple purchases, buy them now and request an invoice rather than paying immediately.
Packing, insurance, included in S/H for items .00 and up (not including shipping).  Shipments less than .00 total will only be insured if you demand it and pay .00 for it.
Returns accepted.  International shipping ok. The ebay and USPS delivery estimates are wildly optimistic. My experience is that international shipping will take 10 - 21+ days until delivery. Only Express Mail has a chance to meet the delivery estimate.
Local pickup ok on all my items.
Alternate payment methods ok if no paypal account as shown below.
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INSURANCE NOTE:  I try to insure every shipment of .00 or more by ebay's insurance.  Unfortunately, 2012 postal regulations forbid insurance on certain types of postal shipping services  to various countries.  Also, unfortunately, I now usually only find out whether an item can be insured when I go to make out the shipping label.  If insurance is incredibly important to you, email me before bidding and I will try to see if the least expensive shipping service can be insured.  An example of the international differences is that at this time, Canada apparently forbids insurance on all postal service levels except Express Mail Parcels.  In contrast, I have been able to insure First Class Parcels to both Argentina and Switzerland.  I do not personally insure anything.  UNINSURED SHIPMENTS ARE SENT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
On Jan-24-13 at 20:14:49 PST, seller added the following information:
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