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1912 Oliver 5 Serial # 280651 1912 Oliver 5 typewriter, Serial # 280651 Jett Morton's 1912 Oliver 5 typewriter. 2026-07-31 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Jett Morton: 1912 Oliver 5 Serial # 280651 In 1907, the Oliver No. 5 introduced a larger base, graphite stick ruling device, and celluloid key covers. The ruling device was eventually updated to hold a pencil, and the keytops reverted to the former style with permanent legends. The No. 5 also introduced a tab key, backspacer, and an optional typeface called Printype.

This example has an 18" carriage.

1912 Oliver 5 #280651

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Hunter: Jett Morton (jmorton528)
Created: 07-31-2026 at 12:00PM
Last Edit: 07-31-2026 at 12:00PM

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In 1907, the Oliver No. 5 introduced a larger base, graphite stick ruling device, and celluloid key covers. The ruling device was eventually updated to hold a pencil, and the keytops reverted to the former style with permanent legends. The No. 5 also introduced a tab key, backspacer, and an optional typeface called Printype.

This example has an 18" carriage.

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