1943 L.C. Smith Super-Speed #1A1791356-11
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Bryan Steckler (bsteckler)
Created: 06-30-2020 at 02:24PM
Last Edit: 06-30-2020 at 06:30PM
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Description:
This is a very interesting Super-Speed with an all caps typeface. It was made in either 1943 or 1944, and no doubt used during the war. Not all of the keys work, unfortunately. The 8 does not hit, and several of the symbols only strike half way. I purchased this several months ago from a thrift store in central Pennsylvania and I knew it was something special once I saw the 1 key. Definitely worth saving even if it does need servicing.
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Hunter: Bryan Steckler (bsteckler)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 39
Typewriter collector in the DC/MD/VA area. Mostly collect wartime and prewar machines of all brands. I have a total of 11 typewriters currently, Royals are my favorite but I like anything with an interesting and unique typeface.
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