1938 Smith Corona Sterling #2A 45978
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 06-07-2024 at 05:16PM
Last Edit: 06-07-2024 at 06:10PM
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Description:
No case queen this one. The paper table had seen a lot of work and only about 20% of "Sterling" remained. It was dropped on the front and dented up. The dents were, mostly, formed out with a block of wood. The body was 3-step polished.
She's a nice typer just like her 1A sibling.
Eddie probably sold this typewriter when it was new. See the last two pics.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 5669
As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandfather was on a small town school board and used one for this. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! The long dormant tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved in circa 2010, Yes a believe it or not story is next, when a Hermes 3000 comes home with the girlfriend from work for free. Yes, free! From there the addiction is full steam. And yes, I now have a No. 5. Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose.
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