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1928 Royal P Serial # P88911 1928 Royal P typewriter, Serial # P88911 James Ashe's 1928 Royal P typewriter. 2025-03-27 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of James Ashe: 1928 Royal P Serial # P88911 I had to have this chrome duo-tone Royal P. I don't mind the green (it's like someone mixed avocado and mint paint) unfortunately the paint is heavily chipped on one side. The chrome is in quite good condition. The rollers and platen are in decent shape as well and it types nicely without any work being done. The case isn't in the best condition and is missing the handle. I'll probably source another Royal P or two for a typer. I've only see 6 other chromed Royal Model P and was immensely surprised to see this for sale.

Typeface is Pica and the alignment is quite good with the 61 period test. New nylon ribbon with construction paper backing.

1928 Royal P #P88911

Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Ashe (TypingtheMargins)
Created: 03-25-2025 at 11:50PM
Last Edit: 03-27-2025 at 09:30PM

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I had to have this chrome duo-tone Royal P. I don't mind the green (it's like someone mixed avocado and mint paint) unfortunately the paint is heavily chipped on one side. The chrome is in quite good condition. The rollers and platen are in decent shape as well and it types nicely without any work being done. The case isn't in the best condition and is missing the handle. I'll probably source another Royal P or two for a typer. I've only see 6 other chromed Royal Model P and was immensely surprised to see this for sale.

Typeface is Pica and the alignment is quite good with the 61 period test. New nylon ribbon with construction paper backing.

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Elevated left-front of the machine.
Elevated left-front of the machine.

Rear of the machine. My best guess is that the normal graphic (which I presume to be a water-slide) was never affixed as I see no 'shadow' or evidence of it.
Rear of the machine. My best guess is that the normal graphic (which I presume to be a water-slide) was never affixed as I see no 'shadow' or evidence of it.

Elevated shot from the rear/right side. Margins visible.
Elevated shot from the rear/right side. Margins visible.

Left side of the machine.
Left side of the machine.

Machine from right-side, paint chips clear.
Machine from right-side, paint chips clear.

CU of the paper support and margin cover. Decal worn but still visible. Not sure if the paper gage is missing or was never included on this variant. Paper bail rollers are nice and the platen is clearly used but in excellent shape.
CU of the paper support and margin cover. Decal worn but still visible. Not sure if the paper gage is missing or was never included on this variant. Paper bail rollers are nice and the platen is clearly used but in excellent shape.

CU of serial, perforated ways can be seen twice, once in reflection.
CU of serial, perforated ways can be seen twice, once in reflection.

Under-side of the carriage from the left-side, the initials Y.D. lightly scratched into the plating. View of the feed roller.
Under-side of the carriage from the left-side, the initials Y.D. lightly scratched into the plating. View of the feed roller.

Under-side of the carriage from the right-side. The other feed roller, carriage rails, gear rack visible.
Under-side of the carriage from the right-side. The other feed roller, carriage rails, gear rack visible.

Case overview, for 97 years it is holding up, but missing the handle.
Case overview, for 97 years it is holding up, but missing the handle.

Case bottom/feet. Sets of two rivets at the bottom corners hold the hinge/latch from the base plate.
Case bottom/feet. Sets of two rivets at the bottom corners hold the hinge/latch from the base plate.

Base plate of the machine with feet and latch, the carriage peeking out to say hello.
Base plate of the machine with feet and latch, the carriage peeking out to say hello.

CU of the latch/lock and handle brackets.
CU of the latch/lock and handle brackets.

Inside of the case lid, with hinge tab, hooks and spacers.
Inside of the case lid, with hinge tab, hooks and spacers.

Hunter: James Ashe (TypingtheMargins)

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Occasional typewriter user and 'variety accumulator' but not a serious collector.

My first typewriter was a SCM Galaxie/Classic that I bought at a thrift store in Middle School. Taught myself how to use it without the manual. Used it for school work that needed to be entered into print-outs. I liked the machine, although it is heavy, but I always hated the case.

Recently, something awakened in me and I have been finding a few modest projects and interesting machines to try manual typing again.


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