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196X Antares P59 Serial # B1-106/2 & FPB A-1803 196X Antares P59 typewriter, Serial # B1-106/2 & FPB A-1803 James Gifford's 196X Antares P59 typewriter. 2016-09-04 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of James Gifford: 196X Antares P59 Serial # B1-106/2 & FPB A-1803 I bought this almost blind as an "Italian military typewriter," knowing nothing about Antares (not that I know much more now). I wasn't able to find a serial number on the frame of the machine (help!) thought I did find these numbers on the underside of the ribbon cover: B1-106/2 & FPB A-1803. Could one of these be the serial number? It would be unusual for the number not to appear on the frame, but I have seen it on other typewriters. This machine types really well and I love its low profile. I also noticed that the shift keys operate independently; it could be the first time I've seen that.

196X Antares P59 #B1-106/2 & FPB A-1803

Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Gifford (giffer)
Created: 09-04-2016 at 03:55PM
Last Edit: 09-04-2016 at 04:05PM

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I bought this almost blind as an "Italian military typewriter," knowing nothing about Antares (not that I know much more now). I wasn't able to find a serial number on the frame of the machine (help!) thought I did find these numbers on the underside of the ribbon cover: B1-106/2 & FPB A-1803. Could one of these be the serial number? It would be unusual for the number not to appear on the frame, but I have seen it on other typewriters. This machine types really well and I love its low profile. I also noticed that the shift keys operate independently; it could be the first time I've seen that.

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The return lever folds down and hooks under the left platen knob. The black circle on the right is a button that pushes in and pops back out through a hole in the cover, holding it in place on either side of the typewriter.
The return lever folds down and hooks under the left platen knob. The black circle on the right is a button that pushes in and pops back out through a hole in the cover, holding it in place on either side of the typewriter.




Hunter: James Gifford (giffer)

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I am a writer and book editor as well as a collector of typewriters. It started with an Hermes 3000 desktop, which I stupidly sold last year, but now another sits on my desk for typing envelopes with a beautiful sans serif typeface. I type every day on different machines in my collection, which stands at about 60 at the moment. Favourites include my two 3000s, a 1930s Smith-Corona Silent, the Olivetti Studio 44 (red case), and a crinkle, chrome-encircled Royal Quiet Deluxe. I have also been finding very inexpensive Royal 10s of late; I currently own three, two from the 1910s and the other a later model, and another (1931) I sold to a friend at cost for his son, who appreciates vintage things. I am always on the lookout for new and interesting machines and often trade or sell to try new models. Living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.


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