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1955 Gossen Pilot Serial # 138078 1955 Gossen Pilot typewriter, Serial # 138078 Garrison Aa's 1955 Gossen Pilot typewriter. 2019-07-20 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Garrison Aa: 1955 Gossen Pilot Serial # 138078 Purchased in Saxapahaw NC. Working but in need of some deep cleaning.

1955 Gossen Pilot #138078

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Garrison Aa (RooftopKitty)
Created: 07-20-2019 at 06:35PM
Last Edit: 07-20-2019 at 06:41PM


Description:

Purchased in Saxapahaw NC. Working but in need of some deep cleaning.

Typeface Specimen:

Photos:

Red accent stripes match body color.
Red accent stripes match body color.


Steadies type bars while in transit.
Steadies type bars while in transit.

Tippa eraser shield.
Tippa eraser shield.

Inside lid.
Inside lid.

Gull wings, ready for takeoff.
Gull wings, ready for takeoff.

Left profile.
Left profile.

Right profile.
Right profile.

Does anyone know why there are two serial numbers?
Does anyone know why there are two serial numbers?

Hunter: Garrison Aa (RooftopKitty)

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