1959 Smith Corona Galaxie #6T 328198
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 08-20-2024 at 02:28PM
Last Edit: 08-20-2024 at 02:51PM
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Description:
A super nice condition early Galaxie....but, the side covers were broken. The parts bin tan ones will do until some "spring green" ones show up on a beater Coronet.
Unlike my other Galaxie, a Holiday case and interesting that they put no rollers in the early paper bails.
Artistic no 75 at 12 cpi and 4 lines per inch on return in position 1.
Clean, service, detail, and repeat...
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
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As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
Typewriters are the perfect blend of using one's technical skills, history and functional purpose. My goal is type tested machines. My interests are not isolated to anyone area. For example, I am a big fan of Smith Corona electrics, mid century electrics and all things Royal.
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