the 1970s
There are currently 43 typewriters available in this category.
Typewriter Condition Glossary
Condition | Rating | Rating Description |
[F] Typewriter Function | FF | Fully functioning model, can be reliably used as a typewriter |
| PF | Partially functioning model, can be used as a typing prop |
| NF | Non-functioning model, display only |
| NA | Not Available - please contact us for information concerning this model |
[A] Physical Appearance | E | Excellent cosmetic condition, could pass as a new model |
| EA | Excellent cosmetic condition from limited camera angles |
| G | Good cosmetic condition with minimal signs of normal wear |
| GA | Good cosmetic condition from limited camera angles |
| P | Poor cosmetic condition showing heavy wear (or staining, corrosion, etc.) |
| R | Relic condition (obvious signs of disuse, corrosion, decay, damage) |
| NA | Not Available - please contact us for information concerning this model |
Notes | Standard | Office/full-size typewriter |
| Portable | Home/personal typewriter, typically around half the size and weight of a Standard model |
| Ultra-Portable | Very compact, suited for travel, typically around 30 percent smaller and lighter than a portable model |
Typewriters Available For Rental
Photo | Year | Make | Model | Serial # | F | A | Notes |
| 1970 | Brother | Opus 888 | E0650444 | | | |
| 1970 | Brother | Opus 889 | J0818154 | | | |
| 1970 | Commodore | 2200 | 0221201081 | | | |
| 1970 | Commodore | 2200 | 0221201742 | | | |
| 1970 | Commodore | Unknown | 0235056624 | | | |
| 1970 | Hermes | Media 3 | 7086575 | | | |
| 1970 | IBM | Selectric | 923029726 | | | |
| 1970 | IBM | Selectric (Model 72) | 923028439 | | | |
| 1970 | Olivetti | Linea 88 | B179182 | | | |
| 1970 | Olivetti | Lettera 31 (Dora) | 5691136 | | | |
| 1971 | Facit | 1820 | 228104 | | | |
| 1971 | IBM | Selectric II | 924011875 | | | |
| 1971 | Imperial | 220 | NM1661765 | | | |
| 1971 | Olivetti | Praxis 48 | 5299888 | | | |
| 1971 | Olympia | Monica | 4117705 | FF | EA
| GERMANY: Portable, metal body, budget model, pica typeface.
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| 1971 | Olympia | SM9 | 4224329 | FF
| EA | GERMANY: Portable, metal body, top-of-line model, script (cursive) typeface ideal for special documents and guestbooks. |
| 1973 | Olivetti | Linea 98 | C4139851 | | | |
| 1973 | Remington-Rand | Ten Forty | CY-68 39 47 | NF | EA | CANADA: Portable, plastic Italian-made body, not working but very nice for displays. |
| 1973 | Smith-Corona | Pride Line Electric | 6ELP-101139 | | | |
| 1974 | Adler | Electric 21d | 3507507 | | | |
| 1974 | Majestic | 612 | L4568571 | | | |
| 1974 | Olympia | SGE 50/51 | 27-903910
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| 1974 | Olympia | Monica | 4638501 | FF
| E
| GERMANY: Portable, metal body, budget model, elite typeface. |
| 1975 | Commodore | Speedwriter Cavalier | 5224119189 | | | |
| 1975 | Olivetti | Tropical | 8318654 | | | |
| 1975 | Smith-Corona | Classic 12 | 6LTV-439343H | FF | E | USA: Portable, classic '60s design that was updated for the '70s and '80s. An excellent portable with a 12 in. platen. |
| 1977 | Erika | Model 100 | 5720072 | | | |
| 1977 | Olympia | Traveller | 15-3758585 | | | |
| 1977 | Olympia | Traveller | 15-4224460 | | | |
| 1977 | Olympia | Traveller De Luxe | 15-3590816 | | | |
| 1977 | Royal | Sahara | 10212407 | | | |
| Unknown | Singer | T.51 | 6Y7 | | | |
| Unknown | Royal | Fleetwood | (blank) | | | |
| Unknown | Royal | Sabre | SB8943469 | FF | G | PORTUGAL: Portable, metal body, made by Messa for Litton (Royal). |
| Unknown | Royal | Sprite | NM1560716 | | | |
| Unknown | Triumph | Contessa De Luxe | 10676967 | FF
| EA | HOLLAND: Portable with German keyboard, plastic body, slight discolouring on one side. |
| Unknown | Underwood | Typemaster | 15-1039299 | | | |
| Unknown | Olivetti | Lettera 25 (College) | 3773769 | | | |
| Unknown | Olivetti | Lettera 25 (College) | 5551999 | | | |
| Unknown | Underwood | 315 | 9303019 | | | |
| Unknown | Olivetti | Lettera 33 | 9643551 | | | |
| Unknown | Olivetti-Underwood | Lettera 32 | 9614527 | | | |
| Unknown | Smith-Corona | Classic 12 | 6LTV-825986 | | | |