1949 Smith Corona Sterling #5A152497
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Massimo Martelancz (max0407)
Created: 05-22-2021 at 10:21PM
Last Edit: 05-22-2021 at 10:22PM
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Description:
Very common in the U.S. but not so in Italy, the Smith-Corona are among my favorite typewriters. According to the serial number, it would seem that this specimen was related to the very first production in late '40.
Typeface Specimen:
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Photos:
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Hunter: Massimo Martelancz (max0407)
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I have been an Italian typewriter collector for many many years. At that time, I loved very old typewriters from late 1800s to early 1900s. After a break of a few years I returned to collect typewriters but no longer so old, I prefer now the design of the 40's, 50's and 60's. Yes, I am an affectionate collector of Olivetti, of course, but I'm attracted to all the other brands from that period, not just Italian.
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