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1934 Royal H Serial # H12-1679323 1934 Royal H typewriter, Serial # H12-1679323 Richard Bettes's 1934 Royal H typewriter. 2018-11-29 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Richard Bettes: 1934 Royal H Serial # H12-1679323 Early wide carriage model H. Picked this one up on Craigslist. It's in good shape overall except for a couple of issues: the linkage on the "A" key is missing from the typebar to the rest of the bell crank for the keylever, so it doesn't work, and the rubber feet are completely gone, so they will need a new set. Will submit a type sample as soon as it is fixed.

1934 Royal H #H12-1679323

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Richard Bettes (GramsRoyal)
Created: 11-22-2018 at 06:22PM
Last Edit: 11-29-2018 at 03:23PM


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Early wide carriage model H. Picked this one up on Craigslist. It's in good shape overall except for a couple of issues: the linkage on the "A" key is missing from the typebar to the rest of the bell crank for the keylever, so it doesn't work, and the rubber feet are completely gone, so they will need a new set. Will submit a type sample as soon as it is fixed.

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Hunter: Richard Bettes (GramsRoyal)

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I am a retired printer going back to letterpress and hot type days, and just recently have begun collecting. I have acquired four typewriters so far, ranging from the 30's to the 60's; two Royals and two Smith-Coronas (well, almost two--one is a Sears Tower Commander). I love working on small machinery, and have been known to do a bit of woodworking occasionally. Also play guitar and mandolin and have been spotted at picnics and barbecues playing in string bands (Americana). I think old cars are great as well.
I don't have a preference for a specific style or date of typewriter yet, but seem drawn to mid-century portables. I'd like to try a few desktops to complement my writing, but we'll see what the budget and my wife's sanity can tolerate.



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