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The Fitch Type Writer, 1891

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The Fitch Type Writer, 1891
The Fitch Type Writer Company, Brooklyn, N.Y., USA. Model 1, serial no. 327, with wood case. - Literature: Martin, 1949, p. 126. - The Fitch was one of the most exciting typewriter designs of its time. To improve visible writing, the typebars were placed behind the platen and struck downwards on the paper roller. Only four manufacturers employed this system: Waverley, Brooks, North and Fitch. One of the most desirable and sought-after office antiques and a spectacular exhibition piece in any advanced collection.

The Fitch Type Writer, 1891
Hersteller: The Fitch Type Writer Company, Brooklyn, N.Y., USA. Modell 1, Serien-Nr. 327. Eine der aufregendsten Konstruktionen der Schreibmaschinengeschichte überhaupt. Zur besseren Lesbarkeit des Geschriebenen sind die Typenhebel hinter dem Wagen angeordnet und schlagen von oben auf die Papierwalze. Nur 4 Konstrukteure haben sich je mit dieser Anordnung befaßt: Waverley, Brooks, North - und eben Fitch. - Literatur: Martin, 1949, S. 126. - Eines der meistgesuchten Sammlungsstücke und ein spektakuläres Exponat für jede anspruchsvolle Sammlung. Mit Holzkoffer. In Topzustand!

Start Price: EUR 6.500

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The Fitch Type Writer, 1891

Name: The Fitch Type Writer, 1891
SKU: 126917442
Price: 24000 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €12,000 - €16,000

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