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Identification help needed (my dads old stuff)	Alchopone	General Chat	Today at 05:54:11 PM
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Monotype Composition Matrices and Wooden Cases	Miranda	Monotype Chat	Yesterday at 10:08:38 PM
Matrix Repair Anvil - Wisconsin, USA	Dave Hughes	eBay Listings (US & UK)	January 05, 2026, 10:02:56 AM
Printle No.133	Dave Hughes	Printle Chat	January 05, 2026, 08:30:39 AM
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