1959 Smith Corona Silent Super 5T Series Portable Typewriter Alpine Blue w/Case for Sale

1959 Smith Corona Silent Super 5T Series Portable Typewriter Alpine Blue w/Case For Sale

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1959 Smith Corona Silent Super 5T Series Portable Typewriter Alpine Blue w/Case:
$799.99

This vintage, mint condition typewriter is a Smith Corona Silent Super 5T Series manual portable typewriter from 1959 based on the serial number under the ribbon cover on the left side.
The Serial# of this typewriter, as pictured, is #5T721283X.
The rare color of this beautiful vintage Smith Corona typewriter was called Alpine Blue and has a powder coat finish with blue stripes.
This typewriter is a must have for any typewriter collector!
This typewriter comes with a hard brown and aluminum factory case with aluminum latch closure.
This carry case was called the \"Holiday\" case by Smith Corona. It was the top of the line case that followed the use of their tweed case on lower level models.
Through our research we found out that the Holiday carry case was manufactured by Samsonite for Smith Corona.
Both the case and typewriter were made in the USA.
Included, is a color PDF reprint of the original Owner\'s User Manual for this typewriter. The case key is not included.
This typewriter has been fully serviced, inspected, cleaned, adjusted, lubricated and fully tested for years of trouble free use and enjoyment!
A brand new high quality black and red ribbon on the original factory metal ribbon spools was just installed.
The rare typeface font on this machine is Pica in 10 Pitch or 10 characters per inch.
The type is dark, crisp and perfectas it was when this machine was new back in 1959.
Please see the sample of the typeface included in the pictures within this listing.
This typewriter was privately owned and is a one owner cherished piece of typewriter history from 1959.
The original owner stored this typewriter in it\'s case in a closet free from heat, light and moisture.
Every key types as it should and it is a dream to type with.
No sticking keys! This typewriter types just as it did back in 1959 when it was new!
The \"Super 5T\" series typewriters were made from 1949 to 1960. They are generally considered to be among the best portable typewriters by writers and typists.
The famous children\'s book author and animator, Dr. Seuss, used this model typewriter to create his children\'s timeless classics. He had two typewriters he typed on. One was this model typewriter in Alpine Blue and the other was a Pink one.
These amazing typewriters were manufactured in the United States and were of the highest quality in every way.
Inside the case is a metal apparatus with lever to stabilize the typewriter for safe portable movement and transport.
The four black rubber feet on the bottom of the machine are in excellent condition without signs of heavy use or wear.
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This typewriter is exactly as pictured and described.
Please Note: For extra peace of mind, this typewriter will ship with full insurance included in the shipping charge.