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By Pamela Wiggins, About.com Guide to Antiques since 1999

Early Typing Machines Underscore Noteworthy Collections

Monday July 20, 2009
Can you imagine typing a term paper, or even a book manuscript, on an old manual typewriter? As much writing as I do, I don't even want to think about it! But there are some diligent collectors out there who give quite a bit of thought to vintage typewriters and what makes an example a desirable addition to a collection. Wondering whether or not that old typing machine you've got in the attic might be worth a few bucks? Take a look at Collecting Antique Typewriters to find out more about these interesting antiques.

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July 23, 2009 at 3:11 pm
(1) Betty Blackburn says:

I have a vintage typewriter that belonged
to my dad. It reads Model Seventeen on front

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