1971 Royal (Silver-Seiko) Mercury #MC 1898124
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Joe Van Cleave (JoeV)
Created: 03-12-2019 at 11:26PM
Last Edit: 08-13-2022 at 10:53PM
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Description:
Acquired from an Albuquerque thrift store. Includes clear plastic carriage return lever shipping protector sleeve and segment shipping fixture. In immaculate condition. Slight stylistic differences between this model and the 1973 version (this one has a flatter ribbon cover). Very precise imprint and typing action.
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Hunter: Joe Van Cleave (JoeV)
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I'm the proud owner of a collection of thirty typewriters (thus far), all collected with the intent of being used. I also am a blogger (http://joevancleave.com/) and YouTube content creator. https://www.youtube.com/user/JoeVCA/videos
I have an ongoing YouTube Typewriter Video Series. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwMhC_klUByWIbe0HprPjr3ckQx4SzvQ1
I am the coordinator of the ABQwerty Type Writer Society, an Albuquerque-based typewriter social organization.
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