19XX Olivetti Praxis 48 #Unknown - Plate Missing
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Kimberly Freed (KimberlyF)
Created: 01-04-2024 at 01:00PM
Last Edit: 01-04-2024 at 01:08PM
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I finally found a working Praxis 48 up in the Pacific Northwest and had it shipped to me by family members that still live there. It arrived in excellent condition, minus a missing serial number plate. This was my holy grail of typewriters as my mom had one that was her pride and joy back in the late '60s - early '70s. I will use it to journal my thoughts and it will be displayed in a place of prominence as a tribute to my mom.
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Hunter: Kimberly Freed (KimberlyF)
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Hello, I am recently retired and have relocated to sunny Arizona from many years of living in the Pacific Northwest. Of course, I'm at an age where I grew up with typewriters and they have always had a special place in my heart. I recall my dad having an old manual Royal that has long since been lost to time and house moves. My unicorn is a (working) Olivetti Praxis 48. My mom "upgraded" to that machine from her manual and I can still remember writing papers on that beautiful typewriter. I lost her a few years ago and I would love to hunt an old Praxis down to relive some of those wonderful childhood memories.
I am new to collecting and only have a few so far, but I am always excited to search nooks and crannies for long forgotten treasures. I am so happy to be a part of this family!
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