1939 Smith Corona Telegraph No 8A #2S 81524 8A
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Ben Metzger (benmetz)
Created: 02-15-2025 at 10:53AM
Last Edit: 02-15-2025 at 10:53AM
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Description:
This is a very rare telegraph typewriter. I’m unaware of any others exactly like it. This one was made for British use in 1939—during the lead-up to World War II. Notice what appears to be two space bars. The bar on the left is actually a shift bar for symbols and numbers. The bar on the right is a true space bar. This design accelerated the transcription of telegraphs. 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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I am a collector in Denver, Colorado, USA. You can contact me at ben.metzger@gmail.com / 1-270-776-5400. Find me on Instagram at @bpm.typewriters and view more of my collection at www.benmetzger.com. Please feel free to reach out.
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