Antique Typewriters

The Martin Howard Collection




American 2

American 2


American Typewriter Co., New York
1893 - no serial number

This example was sold by the Lyon Manufg. Co. of Toronto Ltd. It typed from a rubber strip mounted onto the swinging sector. Inking was by two small felt rollers.

This typewriter originally sold for $5.00.

"A Splendid Investment for those who can't afford the TIME to learn and MONEY to buy an expensive typewriter."


Detailed Typewriter Image


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