196X IBM Selectric Composer #5014597
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
Created: 03-29-2026 at 07:14PM
Last Edit: 03-29-2026 at 07:17PM
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Description:
One of three Composers obtained in a lot.
- Very gummy inside, due to congealed grease and disintegrated foam.
- No type element.
- Cosmetically ok, except for some marks on the top right.
- Broken or bent left tab toggle.
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Hunter: Erik Bruchez (ebruchez)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 12337
I started collecting my first pre-WW2 standard typewriters in 2017. Since then I have added a few machines to my collection, which now ranges from the 1880s to the 1980s. As of 2024, I have more big standard (desktop) typewriters than portables, a few standard electrics, and some unusual machines like Varitypers, uncommon IBM machines, and more. I am not a pro restorer, but I have restored a few of my machines beyond simple cleaning.
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