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198X Royal (Triumph-Adler) 203 Serial # 50320858 198X Royal (Triumph-Adler) 203 typewriter, Serial # 50320858 Olivier LAURENT's 198X Royal (Triumph-Adler) 203 typewriter. 2026-04-22 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Olivier LAURENT: 198X Royal (Triumph-Adler) 203 Serial # 50320858 The machine is in very good condition; it was purchased online and received on April 22, 2026.
It is a Royal 203 manufactured in Japan (Nakajima) for Triumph-Adler (TA). It is identical to the Imperial Good Companion 203.
AZERTY keyboard with an Elite-style character set (12 cpi), Japanese Standard adapted for French.

198X Royal (Triumph-Adler) 203 #50320858

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Olivier LAURENT (Olirent)
Created: 04-22-2026 at 07:27AM
Last Edit: 04-22-2026 at 07:50AM


Description:

The machine is in very good condition; it was purchased online and received on April 22, 2026.
It is a Royal 203 manufactured in Japan (Nakajima) for Triumph-Adler (TA). It is identical to the Imperial Good Companion 203.
AZERTY keyboard with an Elite-style character set (12 cpi), Japanese Standard adapted for French.

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AZERTY keyboard with the “$” and “£” symbols replacing the “§” and “*” symbols.
AZERTY keyboard with the “$” and “£” symbols replacing the “§” and “*” symbols.

The character set is the Elite type (12 cpi), a Japanese standard adapted for French use.
The character set is the Elite type (12 cpi), a Japanese standard adapted for French use.

Serial number (year 7X or 8X ?)
Serial number (year 7X or 8X ?)

Hunter: Olivier LAURENT (Olirent)

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Taking apart, examining, and restoring objects from the early 20th century—such as small clocks, calculators, typewriters, and radios—is a great pleasure for me.



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