1956 Smith Corona Electric Portable #5TE115119
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Gerald Ambrose (Oliver9)
Created: 04-06-2018 at 03:09PM
Last Edit: 10-19-2024 at 07:37AM
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Description:
Spotted at an antique store. I wanted to buy this thing more than I have every wanted to buy anything else before, but the price at $125 was just not right.
It worked, but needed some deep cleanings as the keys were sticky and the '2' did not even move.
Cool piece though; unfortunately, I could not locate the serial number at the time.
Update - 10/01/2023 - Finally bought it after hearing many glowing reviews. More information and new pictures to follow.
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Hunter: Gerald Ambrose (Oliver9)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 941
I started collecting typewriters several years ago and it started with a late 1960s Smith-Corona Sterling portable that I got as a gift.
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