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196X Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe Serial # 6T2V-146176 196X Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe typewriter, Serial # 6T2V-146176 Chris Aldrich's 196X Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe typewriter. 2024-03-07 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Chris Aldrich: 196X Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe Serial # 6T2V-146176 Purchased at auction on 2024-03-02 and received on 2024-03-07 at 10:00 AM. The seller stated this was a 1969, but the Typewriter database doesn't seem to have serial number dating for this range of typewriters which were manufactured between 1966 and 1972.

It's in fairly reasonable shape with some scratches and imperfections. I'll clean it up and post some photos shortly.

196X Smith Corona Galaxie Deluxe #6T2V-146176

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Chris Aldrich (chrisaldrich)
Created: 03-07-2024 at 11:50AM
Last Edit: 03-07-2024 at 08:25PM


Description:

Purchased at auction on 2024-03-02 and received on 2024-03-07 at 10:00 AM. The seller stated this was a 1969, but the Typewriter database doesn't seem to have serial number dating for this range of typewriters which were manufactured between 1966 and 1972.

It's in fairly reasonable shape with some scratches and imperfections. I'll clean it up and post some photos shortly.

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Close up of the numbered markings on the edge of the platen which indicate both 1 inches and 11 inches.
Close up of the numbered markings on the edge of the platen which indicate both 1 inches and 11 inches.

Close up of the type-basket and a crown with a ruby colored jewel.
Close up of the type-basket and a crown with a ruby colored jewel.

Oblique angle of the typewriter from the left.
Oblique angle of the typewriter from the left.

Close up of the typewriter's keyboard .
Close up of the typewriter's keyboard .

The typewriter with it's hood slid forward to see the type-bars and ribbon inside.
The typewriter with it's hood slid forward to see the type-bars and ribbon inside.

Typewriter with two thin metal arms extended at the back. They would be used to hold up a sheet of paper.
Typewriter with two thin metal arms extended at the back. They would be used to hold up a sheet of paper.

Hunter: Chris Aldrich (chrisaldrich)

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Hello! I’m a Johns Hopkins trained biomedical and electrical engineer with a variety of interests in the entertainment industry, information theory, evolution, big history, genetics, signal processing, transgenetics, translational medicine, and theoretical mathematics. I’m a strong advocate of the IndieWeb movement.

I have a love for analog office equipment including library card catalogs and typewriters. As of Fall 2024, I've got a segment of 29 typewriters, mostly portable and manual models along with three Royal standards, a Remington Standard, and one SMC typebar electric. I have been learning how to completely overhaul all of the machines in my collection, all of which work well aside from one or two machines which need some parts. I have a burgeoning collection of typewriter tools for continually repairing, maintaining, and upgrading my machines.

I've got more than half a dozen card catalogs including a Gaylord Bros. and a Steelcase along with several Remington Rand and some Shaw-Walkers. I've lost count of my index card collection once I passed 10,000.



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