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"Taurus-Type" Vest-Pocket Typewriter, 1908

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"Taurus-Type" Vest-Pocket Typewriter, 1908

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"Taurus-Type" Vest-Pocket Typewriter, 1908
Extremely rare Italian typewriter in the size and form of a pocket watch, diameter only 2 ¾ in., manufactured by Torrani & Cie, Milano. Typewheel with 45 characters (capitals only), 2 ink rollers, printing on narrow paper strips intended to be glued to normal stationary paper, to create the appearance of a telegram. - Literature: Martin, 1949, pp. 240/241. - We know of only a few examples worldwide.

Westentaschen-Schreibmaschine "Taurus-Type", 1908
Äußerst seltene italienische Taschenuhr-Schreibmaschine von Torrani & Cie, Mailand. Typenrad mit 45 Zeichen (nur Großbuchstaben), Farbröllchen-Einfärbung und gummiertem Papierstreifen. Geschriebene Texte wurden wie früher bei Telegrammen streifenweise aufgeklebt. Durchmesser nur 7 cm. - Literatur: Martin 1949, S. 240/241. - Uns sind nur wenige Exemplare weltweit bekannt! Eine Riesenrarität und ein spektakuläres Exponat für jede anspruchsvolle Sammlung!

Start Price: EUR 2.400

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"Taurus-Type" Vest-Pocket Typewriter, 1908

Name: \"Taurus-Type\" Vest-Pocket Typewriter, 1908
SKU: 100749051
Price: 9000 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €5,000 - €7,000

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