1958 Smith Corona Electric Portable #5TE 152020
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Liz Glenn (Jasanna)
Created: 03-05-2021 at 11:08PM
Last Edit: 06-15-2024 at 06:10PM
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Description:
"SADE aka Special Agent Dee Electric"
US QWERTY / Elite #66 / 12 CPI
Nylon / New Platen
Duane "Phoenix Typewriter" Jensen (serviced)
** Acquired ~ FEB 2021 **
** May 2024 - CC-R/M/W **
** NOT FOR SALE OR TRADE **
Typeface Specimen:
Hunter: Liz Glenn (Jasanna)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 378
I like collecting past technologies such as typewriters especially the ones with special/rare typefaces. There's just something about learning how things were made (& worked) back in the day! As of MAY 2024, I'll be revamping my typewriter collection here on TWDB.
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