196X Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe #6T2V-223955
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Mark Minard (mark)
Created: 10-30-2013 at 10:29PM
Last Edit: 07-29-2020 at 12:22AM
Find on Ebay #AD
Find on Etsy #AD
Description:
This is an eBay score that I probably paid too much for, in no small part due to the words of Alan Seaver over at his "Machines Of Loving Grace" website regarding this model: "Galaxies from this era are splendid machines to type on, among the best from the '70s." For some reason that simple declaration began a lusting in my heart for one of these green platened beauties and I decided I just had to have one. Happy to say I wasn't disappointed; the action on this baby is incredible and it's easily my favorite machine to type on.
Typeface Specimen:
Photos:
Hunter: Mark Minard (mark)
Mark Minard's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]
Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 129
I'm a registered nurse working with the elderly in a long-term care facility, and am of course working on the Great American Novel in the off hours. I recently rediscovered the typewriter after a 20+ year hiatus, and in this world of smartphones and laptops it feels good to be back home again. I write differently on the typewriter than I do on a computer, which is a good thing. I've only acquired 5 so far and am actively fighting the urge to buy "just one more." I live in the beautiful Central / Leatherstocking region of New York State with my wife and our 5 cats.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Smith Corona Serial Number page and the Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
