1964 Royal Empress #MCE11-7753946
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 01-26-2024 at 07:18PM
Last Edit: 06-20-2025 at 08:12AM
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Description:
A one owner machine that was just a few blocks away. And another under the cover clean the dust bunnies project. Three months of phone calls and finally we met. Tomorrow she types.
More cream than bright white as the photos show. Photos don't do justice to how cool this typewriter is. The platen needs redone. It slips right into the HH, so a 2 for 1 option. I bet it'd fit an FP as well???
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New in 1962 with an msrp of $275. By 1968 dealers are trying to give them away for $70. A standard with the massive shell designed for the electric Empress would be a tough sell.
Interesting that Royal used a KMG in the color ad, but labeled it 1939.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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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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