1978 IBM Selectric I #21-0792351
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Michael Hoehne (mhoehne)
Created: 07-28-2018 at 07:32PM
Last Edit: 07-29-2018 at 05:40AM
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Description:
This is a Model 721 though it only says Model 7 X on the label. 11 inch platen with a 8-1/2 inch writing line; fabric ribbon; 12 pitch only; smaller case than other Selectric Is (compare the space outboard of the extreme key locations).
Yard sale find; it had been bought for a college student. Not used for a long time and very oily inside and everything sticks. Very good condition except for that warped clear plastic scale behind the right platen knob.
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