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1961 Erika 20 Serial # 4009303 1961 Erika 20 typewriter, Serial # 4009303 Alex Sandler's 1961 Erika 20 typewriter. 2015-10-26 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Alex Sandler: 1961 Erika 20 Serial # 4009303 Reliable and quite noiseless typewriter, somewhat more than a portable, but not a standard yet.

It has segment shifting, supports dual-colour ribbon, has a d o u b l e spacing option and tabulator. Standard carriage could be easily interchanged with the large one (if you have it).

Came to me with a thick felt rug, probably made by the previous owner.

1961 Erika 20 #4009303

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Alex Sandler (sandler)
Created: 10-26-2015 at 06:49AM
Last Edit: 10-26-2015 at 03:16PM

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Description:

Reliable and quite noiseless typewriter, somewhat more than a portable, but not a standard yet.

It has segment shifting, supports dual-colour ribbon, has a d o u b l e spacing option and tabulator. Standard carriage could be easily interchanged with the large one (if you have it).

Came to me with a thick felt rug, probably made by the previous owner.

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Tab and ribbon settings on the left, carriage lock and spacing settings on the right.
Tab and ribbon settings on the left, carriage lock and spacing settings on the right.





Touch control
Touch control

Small lever below the carriage has a twin on the right side. Both of them are used to unmount the carriage.
Small lever below the carriage has a twin on the right side. Both of them are used to unmount the carriage.



Hunter: Alex Sandler (sandler)

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