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1884 Hall 1 (New York) Serial # 3975 1884 Hall 1 (New York) typewriter, Serial # 3975 Ben Metzger's 1884 Hall 1 (New York) typewriter. 2025-02-15 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Ben Metzger: 1884 Hall 1 (New York) Serial # 3975 This is a New York-made Hall index typewriter. While not particularly rare, the Hall holds historical significance as the first commercially successful index typewriter. It reached the early typewriter market in 1881. To contact me or learn more about my collection, please visit benmetzger.com.

1884 Hall 1 (New York) #3975

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Hunter: Ben Metzger (benmetz)
Created: 02-15-2025 at 11:00AM
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This is a New York-made Hall index typewriter. While not particularly rare, the Hall holds historical significance as the first commercially successful index typewriter. It reached the early typewriter market in 1881. To contact me or learn more about my collection, please visit benmetzger.com.

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Hunter: Ben Metzger (benmetz)

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