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1956 Olympia SM3 Serial # 749382 1956 Olympia SM3 typewriter, Serial # 749382 Nick Bodemer's 1956 Olympia SM3 typewriter. 2015-06-11 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Nick Bodemer: 1956 Olympia SM3 Serial # 749382 Purchased with a Smith-Corona Galaxie Deluxe for $25 (total) in Buckley, WA on 4/18/15. It cleaned up very nicely with just a toothbrush and dishwashing soap (handwashing, not machine). It has the date of sale (?) 5-5-56 on the right corner of the ribbon cover.

1956 Olympia SM3 #749382

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Nick Bodemer (texbodemer)
Created: 04-18-2015 at 09:33PM
Last Edit: 06-11-2015 at 09:17PM


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Purchased with a Smith-Corona Galaxie Deluxe for $25 (total) in Buckley, WA on 4/18/15. It cleaned up very nicely with just a toothbrush and dishwashing soap (handwashing, not machine). It has the date of sale (?) 5-5-56 on the right corner of the ribbon cover.

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Hunter: Nick Bodemer (texbodemer)

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I love collecting and researching portable typewriters. Author of Portable Typewriters, Boxing the Space Needle, and Mid--Century Portable Typewriter Spotter's Guide. I especially enjoy mid-century portables, and those that need a little love. Member of the Lake City Lions since 2014.



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