Vintage Antique Typewriters for Sale - Models and Value | Early Royal, Smith, Corona, Olivetti, Olympia, USB typewriters

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Buy vintage antique old manual typewriters for sale here, including Royal, Brother, Olivetti, Olympia, Remington, Underwood, portable and even USB typewriters.

Vintage antique typewriters are bought and sold everyday by antique collectors and people wanting to remember a by gone era. Typing on an early manual typewriter allows you to reach back in time and write without all the distractions of the internet on your laptop. (click clack ding). They are a piece of American history.

Photo Credit: This beautiful typewriter photo provided by eBay seller, godschildx2, who has many great looking old typewriters for sale in their eBay store.

When I was in high school, I remember using an old vintage typewriter to fill out my college scholarship applications. Years later, when I was actually working in the financial aid office at a university, I remember looking at stacks of student loan and scholarship paperwork that I had to file and realizing I was probably in a very small percentage of people who felt it necessary to type my applications. I even typed out my student loan applications. Most people just wrote them legibly with a pen. But I distinctly remember how much I enjoyed using that old typewriter. I was fond of the feel of the typewriter keys and the sound of the type hammers hitting the page. And there was a rhythm to the typing and the bell dinging to tell you to hit the carriage return lever.

If you are looking to buy a vintage manual typewriter, eBay lists all kinds of old typewriters for sale. Everyday, various makes and models of antique typewriters for sale are listed on eBay including Royal typwriters, Daugherty typewriters, Remington typewriters, Underwood typewriters, Olympia typewriters, Olivetti, Smith & Corona typewriters, and many more. Some typewriter collectors only buy certain brands of typewriters, while other amass a collection of every historically important typewriter ever made. Other collectors want to buy only certain colors of antique typewriters, or to try win an auction to have every color of typewriter ever made. Each typewriter collector is a unique person with a unique typewriter collection. There has also been a movement among young writers buying old typewriters, and even gathering at "type-ins" at bookstores and pubs, to show off the typewriting skills among fellow typewriter fans.

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“Click, Clack, Ding!
I love the sounds of an old manual typewriter!”

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter

Sold on eBay for $553

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter - Sold for $553
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Identifying the Age of a Typewriter by it's Serial Number

The help determine the age of an old typewriter, you'll need to know the brand name and the serial number. Then you can reference the Typewriter Database, which has been compiled from old documents and many typewriter collector's input. The typewriter database has serial numbers for around 75 different brands of typewriters, and also some remarks about the style of the typewriter to help you identify the typewriter easier.

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These antique typewriters listed below are all auctions on eBay that are ending either today or tomorrow, and which have at least 1 bid on them already. Someone will be buying these popular typewriters in the next 48 hours - will it be you?
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Royal Typewriters

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Vintage Royal Typewriters for Sale

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Vintage Royal Typewriters for Sale
You'll find a lot of vintage Royal typewriters for sale on eBay including these models: Vintage Royal Portable typewriters, Royal Arrow typewriter, Royal Quiet De Luxe, Royal typewriters with green keys, Royal Companion, Royal Apollo, Royal HH, Royal Caravan, Royal Touch Control, Royal Futura, and more antique Royal typewriters.
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1915 Royal Master Model 10 Typewriter With Dual Beveled Glass Sides

1915 Royal Master Typewriter Sold on eBay for $198

1915 Royal Master Model 10 Typewriter With Dual Beveled Glass Sides

Olivetti typewriters

Olivetti typewriters

Vintage Olivetti Typewriters for Sale

Vintage Olivetti Typewriters for Sale

Vintage Olivetti Typewriters for Sale
You'll find a lot of vintage Olivetti typewriters for sale on eBay including these models: Olivetti Underwood Studio, Olivetti Lettera, Olivetti Linea, Olivetti Praxis, Olivetti Valentine, and more.
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Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Ribbon

Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Ribbon

Antique Typewriter Mouse Pads

Typewriter Mouse Pads

Combine the old with the new, as you type on your computer and use one of these mouse pads, which features a pictures of an old antique typewriters.

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Pink Typewriters

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Vintage Pink Typewriters for sale on eBay

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LC Smith & Corona Typewriters

Smith & Corona typewriters

Vintage Smith and Corona Typewriters for sale on ebay

LC Smith Corona Typewriters
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Vintage Smith & Corona Typewriters
Smith Corona Silent Portable typewriter, Smith Corona Manual, Smith Corona Sterling, Smith Corona Standard typewriter, Smith Corona Superspeed typewriter, and more.

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Vintage LC Smith Corona typewriters for Sale on eBay

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Portable Typewriters

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Vintage Portable typewriters for sale on eBay

Remington Typewriters

Remington Typewriters

Vintage Remington Typewriters for Sale on eBay

Remington Typewriters


Vintage Remington Typewriters for Sale


There's lots of old antique vintage Remington typewriters for sale on ebay including typewriter models: Remington Portable typewriter Model 5, Remington Rand typewriter, Remington Quiet Riter Miracle Tab, Remington Standard No 10 typewriter, Remington Rand Typewriter, vintage Remington Bantam with colored typewriter keys, Remington Noiseless typewriters, Remington Streamline, Remington Deluxe typewriters and more.

1936 Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter

Vintage Remington Typewriter SOLD on eBay for $350

Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter

This beautiful old 1936 Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter, Serial number
N 82158, sold on eBay on 8/3/11 for $350. The eBay seller, godschildx2, has many great looking old typewriters for sale in their eBay store. This picture is used with express written permission from eBay seller godschildx2. Please thank them for allowing use of this picture by visiting their eBay store today. (I've listed some of their typewriters listed for sale below)

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Here's some more great vintage old typewriters for sale from the eBay store: godschildx2 who has a 99.8% positive feedback rating! Currently they have up for sale a Vintage Royal Portable Deluxe Typewriter of 1935, a Vintage Remington 1947 Deluxe Model 5 Portable Typewriter, a Vintage Royal Quite De luxe Typewriter of 1947 & Case, Vintage L.C. Smith-Corona Sterling of 1936 Typewriter, Vintage 60's Smith-Corona Baby Blue Sterling Typewriter, and more old typewriters for sale. This eBay store sells all their typewriter through Buy It Now, so you don't have to wait for any auctions to end. The price listed is the final sale price, just click the Buy It Now button.

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Blickensderfer typewriters

Vintage Blickensderfer typewriters for sale on eBay

Olympia Typewriters

Olympia Typewriters

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Underwood Typewriters

Vintage Underwood typewriters

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Old Typewriter Keys

Old Typewriter Keys

Antique Vintage Typewriter Keys for Sale

Typewriter Keys for Sale
Typewriter Keys for Sale


People buy vintage old typewriters keys on eBay to use for all sorts of things. Some are simply used by typewriter repair shops when fixing or restoring old typewriters. Other people buy them to make custom typewriter key jewelry like necklaces or bracelets, spelling out names of children, or initials of loved ones.
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USB Typewriter

USB Typewriters

USB typewriters for sale on Etsy

What is a USB Typewriter?
A USB typewriter allows you to use an old manual typewriter as the keyboard for typing on your laptop or computer, or any usb capable device such as an ipad. A usb adaptor is mounted towards the rear of the typewriter. I believe all of these listings are custom built after you order them, so they have a 2 week lead time. Please read the auction details for specifics.

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This antique typewriter has been modified to work as a USB Keyboard for PC, Mac, or even iPad! That's right -- its a beautiful and fully functio... (full description)

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Old Typewriter Ribbon Tins

Old Typewriter Ribbon Tins

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QWERTY Keyboard

Did you know that the standard QWERTY keyboard we use on our laptops and cell phones was developed for typewriters so the letters commonly used together in words would not be next to each other on the typewriter keys. This avoided the letters from getting stuck while striking the paper.

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I downloaded this typewriter app on my iPad. It lets you "type" on a typewriter on your screen, complete with the click clack ding sounds. You even use the carriage return to go to the next line. Then you can print the paper, email your typewritten note to someone, or save a picture to your library. You can buy the typewriter app here.

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Value of Old Typewriters

Old Typewriters SOLD on eBay

Vintage Typewriter Values and Sale Prices

This is a list of some of the vintage typewriters that have SOLD recently on eBay. This list is not all inclusive, but just a sampling of some of the old typewriters that were purchased on eBay. You can use this list to get an idea of some of the values of these old typewriters. I will continue updating this list as I have time. The typewriters with the most bids are the ones that I have linked to below. You can click the link and it will take you to the completed listing on eBay where you can see a picture of the typewriter and read the description. (please note, sometimes these links only work for a certain period of time, so if the link doesn't work, eBay is no longer showing that typewriter's completed listing) Thumbnail photos link to the eBay listing and remain copyright of the eBay seller unless otherwise noted. Enjoy!

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What is the Value or Worth of my Vintage Antique Typewriter?
A great way to estimate how much an old vintage typewriter is worth is to see what the same typewriter in similar condition is selling for on eBay. This will give you an estimate of what your antique typewriter is worth. Value is determined by the rarity of the antique typewriter, historical significance, popularity among collectors, and condition of the typewriter. Here are some recent sales of typewriters on eBay to give you an idea of antique typewriter values. Please note that these links are only valid for 90 days from date of sale on eBay. If a link is not working, eBay is no longer showing this completed auction.

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Over 400 FLAT VINTAGE TYPEWRITER KEYS!!! - Sale Price $380
Vintage Typewriter Keys Rare Green Keys - Sale Price / Value $75
VINTAGE SMITH/CORONA TYPEWRITER KEYS WHITE GLASS 53 - Value Sold for $72
52 VINTAGE SMITH CORONA FLAT TYPEWRITER KEYS NICE - Value Sold Online for $71.52
Typewriter Keys Royal Antique Vintage Jewelry Crafting - Sold Online for $69.12

Adler typewriters
Vintage TIPPA S Adler GRUNDIG CURSIVE Typewriter SMALL - Sold for $250
Rare Vintage Adler Contessa Orange Typewriter Holland - Value / Sold online for $172.50
RETRO GROOVY "Industrial" 1970s ORANGE ADLER TYPEWRITER
ADLER "Contessa de lux" with CASE - VGC - Sold for $112.56

American Typewriter Company
American Typewriter Co - Antique single type Typewriter 1800s - Sold for $500

Barr Morse typewriters
>VERY RARE FIND BARR MORSE ANTIQUE TYPEWRITER TEAL BLUE:1920'S SHORT PRODUCTION DETAILED PICTURES SER P13796 - Sold for $130

Bennett typewriters
1910 Bennett typewriter with smallest full keyboard - Sold for $290
Bennett Antique Typewriter EXCELLENT condition - Value Sold online for $244.49
KM BENNETT JUNIOR TYPEWRITER MADE IN NEW YORK 1900'S - Value Sold online for $128.49

Blickensderfer typewriters
ANTIQUE BLICKENSDERFER TYPEWRITER No.7 & WOOD CASE - Value / Sale price online for $537
ANTIQUE OAK CASED BLICKENSDERFER No. 7 TYPEWRITER - Value Sold for $349.99
Blickensderfer #9 Antique Typewriter - Value Sold for $224.50
Early Blickensderfer Typewriter Wood Shipping Crate - Sold for $200
BLICKENSDERFER TYPEWRITER AWESOME WORKS - Sold for $350
BLICKENSDERFER NO.8 ANTIQUE TYPEWRITER WOOD CASE/WHEEL - Value Sale Price - Sold online for $299.99
1890s BLICKENSDERFER 7 Typewriter in Original Wood Case - Sold for $256
Blickensderfer 5 Portable Typewriter London sold boxed - Sold for $250
BLICKENSDERFER No. 9 TYPEWRITER AND CASE, VERY FINE - Value Sold for $247.50

Columbia typewriters
VERY RARE COLUMBIA BAR LOCK 10 TYPEWRITER - Value Sold for $799.99

Corona typewriters
Antique 1939 Corona Maroon Silent Vintage Typewriter - Sold for $329.99
Antique 1925 CORONA Typewriter w/ Case-Manual-Oil Tube - Sold for $249.99
Corona Typewriter J2A03440 Deco Antique Black and Gold - Value Sold for $200

Daugherty typewriters
Antique Daugherty Visible Typewriter Pittsburg w/ Case - Value Sold for $1299
Antique Daugherty Visible Typewriter Pittsburg w/ Case - Sold for $627

Densmore typewriters
Antique Typewriter with German Keyboard Densmore No.5 - Sold for $350

Emerson typewriters
Vintage Emerson No. 3 Typewriter - Value Sale Price $436.99
RARE 1910 EMERSON NO.3 TYPEWRITER CAST IRON - Sold for $366.11

Hammond typewriters
Antique The Hammond 1 Wooden Case Typewriter w/ Case - Value Sold for $3000
1900s hammond multiplex typewriter great cond. working - Sold for $261

Oliver typewriters
Restored Vintage Antique #9 Oliver Typewriter - Sold for $595
EXC 1903 OLIVER VISIBLE NO 3 TYPEWRITER VINTAGE - Value Sold for $525
Antique Oliver Typewriter & Case - No. 2 - Oak Base - Value Sold online for $410
Vintage/Antique Oliver #9 Typewriter in Excellent Cond. - Sold for $229.38

Olivetti typewriters
Olivetti Valentine Typewriter - Like New Condition - Museum Quality - Value Sold for $553
AUTHENTIC OLIVETTI VALENTINE SOTTSASS/PERRY TYPEWRITER - Value Sold for $499
OLIVETTI VALENTINE TYPEWRITER Vintage 60s RED Portable - Value Sold for $420
VINTAGE OLIVETTI VALENTINE S PORTABLE TYPEWRITER c.1969 - Sold for $410
Vintage Red Olivetti Valentine Typewriter Mid Century Ettore Sottsass / P. King - Value - Sold for $365
1969 Olivetti Valentine Typewriter - Value Worth - Sold for $365
Olivetti Valentine Typewriter manufactured in Barcelona Spain - Value Worth = Sold for $331
OLIVETTI "VALENTINE" TYPEWRITER - SOTTSASS - Sale Price GBP 205 approx. US $330.79
Olivetti Valentine Typewriter - Value Worth - Sold for $328.94
Vintage Pop Art Olivetti Valentine Portable Typewriter - Sold for $300
Vintage Red Olivetti Valentine S Portable Typewriter - Value Worth = Sold for $286
Olivetti Valentine S portable mid century typewriter - Value Worth = Sold for $200
Nice Olivetti ICo Vivid Red MP1 Portable Typewriter - Value Worth = Sold for $199.99
1947 Olivetti typewriter Model M44 - Value Worth = Sale Price AU $99.99 aprox US $106.31

Olympia typewriters
WWII Germain Olympia Typewriter in original wooden case - Value Worth = Sold for $511.17
1966 Olympia SM9 Beige/Gray Manual Typewriter Cursive - Value Worth = Sold for $364.95
1968 Olympia SM9 De Luxe Silver/Gray Manual Typewriter Value Worth = Sold for $319.95
Vintage Green OLYMPIA SM3 DeLuxe Manual Typewriter & RIBB0N - Sold for $299.95
Hot Pink Olympia SM-3 Portable Typewriter with Case - Value Worth = Sold for $249.95
Vintage 1957 Pink Olympia Portable Typewriter W. German - Value Sold for $210.50
Professionally Refurbished Olympia De Luxe CURSIVE Manual Typewriter - Value Worth - Sold for $235.55
Olympia DeLuxe Portable Typewriter With Carrying Case! - Sold for $101.25
Vintage Olympia SM9 Deluxe Portable PINK typewriter with Case - Value Worth - Sold for $99.95

Remington
VINTAGE REMINGTON STANDARD No. 2 UPSTRIKE TYPEWRITER - Value Sold for $495
1938 Vintage Remington typewriter Model 1 Portable Typewriter and Ribbon - Value Worth = Sold for $449.95
1930s Remington Rand 5 Vintage Typewriter in mint condition - Value Worth = Sold for $350
1936 Vintage Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter - Value Worth = Sold for $350
Remington 5 Portable Typewriter in Excellent Condition - Value Sold for $307
Vintage Antique Remington Rand 5 Portable Typewriter with Case - Value Sold for $300
1890 Remington Standard No 2 Antique Typewriter - Value Worth = Sold for $275
Rem~Blick / Blickensderfer Typewriter w/ Wood Case 1933 - Sold for $270.87
Antique 1937 Remington Noiseless Vintage Typewriter - Value Worth - Sold for $199.99
Remington Standard No. 7 Typewriter - Value Worth - Sold for $192.50
1935 Vintage Remington Model 1 Typewriter Value Worth - eBay Sale Price $170
c.1930 REMINGTON Portable No. 3 TYPEWRITER Green 2-Tone - Sold for $153.07
1938 Vintage Remington Rand Typewriter Portable - Sold for $150
Remington Rand Typewriter Noiseless #7 - Sold for $132.50
Nice reconditioned remington manual typewriter - Value Worth = Sale Price $75
1930s Remington Noiseless Portable Typewriter - Sale Price $75
Vintage Remington Streamliner Typewriter In Case - Sale Price $53.99

Royal typewriters
James Bond 007 Royal Quiet Deluxe Typewriter - Fleming - Value Worth / Sold for $967.08
PINK Royal portable 1950's typewriter in case w/ papers - Value Worth / Sold for $227.50
Antique 1936 Royal Portable Vintage Typewriter - Sold for $219.99
ANTIQUE REGAL ROYAL TYPEWRITER FACTORY REBUILT - Sold for $175
ROYAL PINK QUIET DE LUXE PORTABLE TYPEWRITER VINTAGE - Sold for $389
Vintage ROYAL COMPANION Portable Manual Typewriter w/RIBB0N - Sold for $299.95
Vintage ROYAL QUIET DE LUXE portable Typewriter - PINK - Sold for $283.15
Vintage ROYAL QUIET DeLUXE Portable Typewriter with RIBB0N - Sold for $249.95
Nice Royal Portable Typewriter Full Set Glass Keys - Sale Price $86.08
1960's Royal Royalite 64 Typewriter Made in Holland - Sale Price Value $65.99
Antique 1931 Brown Royal Portable Vintage Typewriter - Sale Price $199.99

L.C. Smith Corona typewriters
Pristine Smith Corona Portable #3 Typewriter - Value Worth / Sold for $450
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What I love about his blog, beyond the topic, of course, is that his enjoyment of his craft shows through in his writing, or more accurately, his typing. He types out his blog posts on one of the typewriters in his shop at the time, then scans the typed piece of paper and posts the image on the blog. It's interesting to read about the stories behind the typewriters that come into his shop, as well as see different types of fonts each typewriter uses. I also like to read about his customers and was intrigued and thrilled to read that many of the typewriters sold this last Christmas were going to be gifts for teenage girls. A sign of a resurgence in the popularity of the typewriter, even if it may only be a fad. I hope you enjoy reading his blog as much as I have.
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The following is a sampling of various blog posts from around the web that include talk about typewriters. The blog posts are all mashed together and posted by the most recent ramblings of their authors, so you may find one post from a typewriter repair shop followed by another post by a collector of typewriters and adding machines on a different blog. Click any of the blog titles to be taken over to the blog to read the entire article. I hope you enjoy these selections.
Feb 5, 2012 @ 12:54 amAt The Cemetery from Strikethru
It has nothing to do with typewriters, I know.
Jan 29, 2012 @ 10:41 pmThe maker movement = the typosphere? from Strikethru
Surely someone out there in the ever-growing typosphere has posted about the maker movement, and I'm just late to the party remarking on it here. Is the maker movement an answer to the question of whe...
Jan 4, 2012 @ 12:35 amMod iPad drawing: Dymo Label Buddy from Strikethru
Here's my latest iPad drawing, based on a photograph of my plastic Dymo Label Buddy. (Don't you just love products named "buddy?" Say, the Truck 'n Buddy, or the Backspin Buddy.) Don't let puppydog-s...
Jan 2, 2012 @ 1:54 amDrawing typewriters with an iPad and Adobe Ideas from Strikethru
Some of you out there in the typosphere are posessed of drawing skills; I'm not among you, to my sincere regret. Thankfully (oh, the irony) there is, these days, a digital crutch for every weakness (t...
Dec 14, 2011 @ 8:13 pmPen & Platen by Mike Speegle and entrepreneurship... from Strikethru
Hope everyone out there in the typosphere is enjoying their Nanowrimo hangover, otherwise known as Christmas. Have been remiss in updates due to various factors, but just checking in to congratulate M...
Oct 31, 2011 @ 5:14 pmLeaving a typewriter behind from Strikethru
350 lbs of deep &^%$ (or, the Great Petaluma Typewriter Haul)The Underwood Standard ChampionAllow me to follow on this post by saying I've never regretted giving a typewriter away. It's almost alw...
Oct 6, 2011 @ 1:40 pmSteve Jobs, 1955 - 2011 from Strikethru
Sep 8, 2011 @ 6:19 amCan you create income with a typewriter? from Strikethru
In a fit of insomnia, I just read an interview with Jaron Lanier, author of You are Not a Gadget, who happens to be a personal hero of mine, in that he dares to question the trajectory of the internet...
Sep 5, 2011 @ 11:37 pmWhat does handwriting have to do with Steve Jobs? from Strikethru
Here's the Steve Jobs speech, and here's a post about the virtual type-in from The Right Reverend Theodore Munk, Manual Entry, Little Flower Petals, Writing Ball, Retro Tech Geneva, who'd I miss?? Hop...
Aug 20, 2011 @ 12:34 amIn which the University of Washington renews my fa... from Strikethru
This is all sharpeners. I mean, a whole *aisle* of just sharpeners. I didn't even capture the whole aisle in the photo. Same, but erasers. Amazing.
Aug 15, 2011 @ 2:11 amFavorite typewriter presents from Strikethru
I have a couple of friends who are artists, and on top of that very generous people who always make amazing handmade birthday gifts for friends and relatives. Today we had a thing for my birthday, for...
Aug 8, 2011 @ 1:27 amRIP, Borders books from Strikethru
Jul 31, 2011 @ 1:28 amSeattle type-in: July 30 from Strikethru
I entirely neglected to mention many things about this outing, such as Elizabeth's collection of fountain pens (including this Lamy Safari that I have coveted for some time), and a couple of crude nic...
Jul 18, 2011 @ 11:25 amTricked out typers: the gold rush is on from Strikethru
Amendment to this post: note that it is not a critique or endorsement. It's an observation about marketing strategy. OK, with that said:I'm going to officially declare (where are the officials to make...
Jul 7, 2011 @ 12:37 pmThe analog renaissance? from Strikethru
Richard Polt posted an interesting link to this article about the analog renaissance of communications media on typosphere.net, and I'm curious to know what people think - is this really a rebirth and...
Jul 3, 2011 @ 7:43 pmSakura Gelly Roll pens from Strikethru
Occurred to me just now as I ambled around the typosphere that it's high season for the type-in: they're happening every weekend, just about. Was going to warn those of you meeting up in bars not to d...
Jun 27, 2011 @ 12:09 amTyposphere, forecasted in 1969 from Strikethru
In grad school, I'm currently reading about the late communications theorist Marshall McLuhan, he of "the medium is the message" and other prescient quotations (one of my favorites: "The future of the...
Jun 18, 2011 @ 7:31 pmHandwritten typefaces from Strikethru
Mike Rohde does some cool stuff with handwritten fonts that I'd like to imitate. Problem is, my handwriting basically comes in a single flavor. Ever tried to change your handwriting? It's hard. Somewh...
Jun 9, 2011 @ 2:06 amYou are an artist from Strikethru
Jun 5, 2011 @ 10:29 pmCollage: untitled (Mod Podge experiment) from Strikethru
Until just now I thought Mod Podge was called Modge Podge, you know, like hodge podge. ANYway, it is a sort of crafter's varnish that you might paint over any manner of paper-y art things, like tacky...
Jun 2, 2011 @ 12:19 amSilent Type 3, and bonus wall collages from Strikethru
It will be a small zine, smaller than the last one perhaps, dimension-wise, so there's going to be some serious restrictions about the content submissions. Got to think this one out more. Nothing happ...
May 30, 2011 @ 1:46 amCollage-casting from Strikethru
Was fooling around with collage in the last day or so, as I am trying to make a banner for a personal/professional-type site (which is nowhere near complete, I feel compelled to mention. Making such a...
May 28, 2011 @ 3:49 amA difficult thing from Strikethru
As life is reliably imperfect at all times, I'm sure you're dealing with a Difficult Thing. DT's can range from petty to horrifying, hopelly more the former, but it's always something, even if you're...
May 23, 2011 @ 8:08 pmSnohomish Type-In 2: Pictures from Strikethru
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Let Old Meet New With a USB Typewriter for Tablets
By Elizabeth Fish, PCWorld Feb 20, 2012 2:33 PM If you love your iPad but want something a little more steampunk, never fear: you can surround your iPad in vintage charm--and touch-typing, too. Meet the USBTypewriter, suitable for giving all your ...
Let Old Meet New With a USB Typewriter for Tablets
If you love your iPad but want something a little more steampunk, never fear: you can surround your iPad in vintage charm--and touch-typing, too. Meet the USBTypewriter, suitable for giving all your modern technology a bit of a retro feel.
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I'm really excited about it since there currently really is no vintage-shopping destination online that does not cater to the very wealthy. In terms of accessories we'll have beautiful restored vintage typewriters, lamps made from recycled industrial ...
Valentine's Day jewelry for the literary lover
"I believe I was the first to use antique typewriter keys," he said. "I've seen it elsewhere but I truly believe I was the first to preserve the keys and present them this way." Peikin custom makes most of the pieces but also sells some of his work at ...

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Valentine's Day jewelry for the literary lover
Peikin custom makes most of the pieces but also sells some of his work at the excellent vintage furniture and home shop Stray on Skillman Ave. in Woodside. The oldest typewriter keys he's worked with came from a machine built in 1898.

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    Gael Jan 24, 2012 @ 3:36 am | delete
    I was wondering if you have any more information or advice regarding item no 49
    "Rare 1934 Royal Portable Typewriter in Red. Used to write two novels published in 1939/1940 by Ester Moore of New London, Ohio - Sold on eBay for $599.99" as it seems to have been relisted
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    Vintage-Antique-Collectibles Jan 24, 2012 @ 9:13 am | delete
    Sorry, I don't have an more info. I just list the info that I see on eBay. I am not the seller or buyer of any of the listing. I tried to find that completed listing on eBay and it seems to not longer show in the search results, so I cannot tell for sure if it's the same typewriter. You could ask the seller a question on eBay and inquire about where they got the typewriter. It's interesting that the last sale of it was for $599 and now the Buy It Now price is only $349.
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    KarenCookieJar Jan 8, 2012 @ 9:56 am | delete
    I have fond memories of an old typewriter we had when I was little, and I've been thinking about purchasing one, but I'm not sure what I would do with it, other then use it as "decoration" but I really like the look of them.
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    Vintage-Antique-Collectibles Dec 7, 2011 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    I really like old typewriters. And the jewelry made from the typewriter keys is a unique way to incorporate the old with the new. Very cool!
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    artillery Nov 25, 2011 @ 9:16 pm | delete
    great lens. i have close to 60 manual typewriters... mostly Royal, and Olivetti...
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    jceschin Oct 9, 2011 @ 5:08 am | delete
    There are lots of good stuff here. Some of the pictures reminded me of my days as a young news writer...
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    BIRK Jul 15, 2011 @ 9:30 am | delete
    I don't collect them, but I sure do love old typewriters!

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