Apparently, this typewriter is way too shiny for a flash photo.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
1950 Royal Companion
This typewriter was originally sold in Everett
This is a dealer decal from General Business Machines, 2910 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, Washington
This is a dealer decal from General Business Machines, 2910 Hoyt Avenue, Everett, Washington
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
1958/1959 Royal Quiet Deluxe
This typewriter was manufactured in 1958 for the 1959 model year. Mechanically, it is very similar to the Futura, with the ribbon controls located under the ribbon cover. The Royal logo acts as the ribbon cover release.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
1967 Royal 890
I bought this typewriter in Tacoma, Washington. It is a later model Royal 890--this can be identified by the Litton Industries logo, located to the right of the word Royal. (When I was younger, I used to think that the logo was a lowercase r instead of "li") It and the serial number put this typewriter at roughly 1967. Strangely, it is much easier to find higher-end Royals (like the Safari) and Smith-Coronas (Silent/Silent-Super) than their mid-range equivalents (like the 890, 990, Aristocrat, Telstar, and the Smith-Corona Sterling and Clipper models). This may be because of their prices compared to the additional features offered by the higher-end models (such as Magic Margin, a 1/! key, and a paper guide), which usually added very little to their price. For some reason, this typewriter has a tendency to glow when photographed:
Sunday, August 17, 2014
1941 Underwood Universal
This typewriter was made in early 1941. I bought it at Red Door Antiques in Mount Vernon, WA. It is easily the best Underwood I have ever owned.
Monday, August 11, 2014
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