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
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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.
Typeface Specimen:
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Photos:
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Hunter: John Cooper (johntheeditor)
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