1959 Olympia SG1 #7-476701
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Zachary Thompson (zkthompson)
Created: 08-09-2021 at 12:54PM
Last Edit: 08-09-2021 at 12:55PM
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Purchased from Scott R. of St. Paul in Summer 2020. He had it as part of a large collection of German machines, but did not remember whence he'd acquired it. Sun damage to the paint suggests a dealer badge, and AAA Typewriter of St. Paul (now Spectrum Business Services) did have a badge about that size and import Olympia. Machine was expertly cleaned and well maintained, requiring nothing but a little paint from me on the rulers. Original dust cover has some fountain pen ink from Scott, for which he apologized, but I think that it adds charm.
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Hunter: Zachary Thompson (zkthompson)
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Professional teacher, amateur classicist and historian. I like typing letters to my friends.
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