1981 IBM Correcting Selectric III #27 6705 93 5323032
Status: My Collection
Hunter: James Grooms (jgrooms)
Created: 09-30-2024 at 08:14AM
Last Edit: 09-30-2024 at 09:47AM
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Dual pitch with a 15 in platen is what the 93 stands for?
Well it took a really nice one to get me into this Selectric thing. This one was owned by an architect who used it in his home office. The second owner, a seasoned tech, went completely through it 15 years ago replacing numerous parts with OEM stock, well, just because. Now onto me, the third owner, with four other machines in trade for a vintage Pioneer receiver ++. Also, a box of
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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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