1974 IBM Model D Executive #15-8563417
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 01-20-2025 at 06:20PM
Last Edit: 02-06-2025 at 06:40AM
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Description:
As found. Under the cover and a blanket on top of that, so it is clean, clean, clean. It was either serviced and parked or rarely used. What a handsome devil. Pica Modern typeface.
Model D Executive Typewriters were used in Superman and Superman II movies in the offices of the Daily Planet.
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Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
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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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