1952 Hermes Rocket #5243123
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Archelle Esperas (notmychelle)
Created: 02-27-2022 at 11:37AM
Last Edit: 09-23-2022 at 11:52AM
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Description:
A nice little typer, found at an antique store. I’ve cleaned it to the best of my ability, and added new feet. It has a few skipping issues, the bell doesn’t sound great, and the platen is dry and slippery.
Sold July 2022.
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Hunter: Archelle Esperas (notmychelle)
Archelle Esperas's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 67
Mid-30s in Auburn, Washington USA. My main hobby is getting and sending mail: I do Postcrossing and penpal letters, so along with that I enjoy going to thrift stores, doing paper & collage art, and collecting & using stationery items of all kinds. I do a lot of reading and journal writing, weird documentary & movie watching, and sewing when I have the time.
I use the machines almost daily, for personal correspondence and creative writing attempts. I look for typewriters with unique typefaces, and I have a modest variety of brands.
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