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1951 Smith Corona Skyriter Serial # 2Y 129888 1951 Smith Corona Skyriter typewriter, Serial # 2Y 129888 John Cooper's 1951 Smith Corona Skyriter typewriter. 2024-01-10 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of John Cooper: 1951 Smith Corona Skyriter Serial # 2Y 129888 Elite type is somewhat uncommon on a Skyriter. This example types in Presidential Elite No. 77, which has a smaller character height than Smith-Corona's standard elite type. Sold in January 2024.

1951 Smith Corona Skyriter #2Y 129888

Status: Sightings
Hunter: John Cooper (johntheeditor)
Created: 05-21-2019 at 11:28AM
Last Edit: 01-10-2024 at 03:22PM


Description:

Elite type is somewhat uncommon on a Skyriter. This example types in Presidential Elite No. 77, which has a smaller character height than Smith-Corona's standard elite type. Sold in January 2024.

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Hunter: John Cooper (johntheeditor)

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