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American Typewriter Co. No. 1

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American Typewriter Co. Model 1 manufactured at ?265 Broadway, New York, circa 1893. Patented by Louis Philippe Valiquet, Halbert the rights were sold to Edwin Payne, president of the American Typewriter Co. . Payne stated that Valiquet could not market the typewriter effectively despite an initial price of just $5. After improvements and better marketing under Payne's direction, the price was raised to $6. In overall VG condition retaining 95+% of original finish and pinstripe. Works well but platen is currently not turning Wood base in VG original finish with no splits or cracks. Metal cover in VG condition with 9+% of original finish, just a couple of small dings, but the hand lettered< The American, name in beautiful shape.

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American Typewriter Co. No. 1

Name: American Typewriter Co. No. 1
SKU: 124488761
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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Starting Price $250

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