1957 Royal FP #FPE-6352469
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Uwe Wachtendorf (Uwe)
Created: 07-24-2014 at 08:26PM
Last Edit: 07-24-2014 at 08:29PM
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Description:
I had assumed that the FP had remained unchanged through its production run until I picked up this 1957 model. It was surprise to find that the ribbon colour selector was a simple chromed lever instead of the plastic thumb wheel found on my 1958 and 1959 FPs.
Typeface Specimen:
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Photos:
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Hunter: Uwe Wachtendorf (Uwe)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 13159
Typewriter collector based in Toronto who prefers mid-century models.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Royal FP on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Royal Serial Number page and the Royal FP By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.