196x Underwood (Antares) 18 #U-646258-076
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 06-05-2024 at 08:10PM
Last Edit: 06-05-2024 at 08:31PM
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Description:
An Anteras Parva under the hood. The case falls apart just like an Olivetti though. No case queen this one. Was very dirty, oxidized and has seen some use. The original owner, JJT label, used it in HS.
The first ads appear in 1961, so pre full Olivetti takeover in 63.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 10714
As with many, the bug is back there somewhere due to an Underwood No. 5. My grandparents had a No 5. My parents had a yellow Royal Safari that I used to index card everything, including a beer can collection. Collection syndrome clue! A casual interest in typewriters started with a garage sale 3 bank simply because it said Underwood on it. Typewriters were found here and there , but I wasn't actively looking for them. The long dormant collecting tic was activated when my neighbors left a Remington Quiet Riter on the curb when they moved.
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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