Comments on: The Man Who Loves Typewriters

By: Shelton Graham

Shelton Graham — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:12:03 +0000

Hello Mr.Martin my name is Shelton.While cleaning out my great grand daddys back room i came along a Underwood typewriter.My question is how can i find out how old it is and how much is it worth.I was just laid off and this could pay a bill.The only thing i can find on it is some numbers.They are 11 6882530…On the front top it has underwood protected by united states and foreign patents..On the very top is a red sign that said Check with Von George Stuart Orlando Florida.Thank you for your time..Please e-mail me at Sheltongraham76@yahoo.com or call me at 229 472 1305 Again Thank You

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:19:28 +0000

Hi Dustin,

In general 20th century typewriters with their standard designs (unlike 19th century typewriters) have modest values today. However there is a resurgence of interest towards manual typewriters from the under thirty crowd who grew up on computers.

I would say that your L.C.Smith typewriter is worth around $75 to $125 and might best find a new owner through Kijiji or Ebay.

Regards,
Martin Howard

By: Dustin Bulfer

Dustin Bulfer — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:36:49 +0000

I have a 1937 L.C smith super speed #11 that I wish to sell, but an antique shop offered me $25.00 for it. Where can I find somebody that’s serious?

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:54:50 +0000

Hi Sonja,

Underwoods have modest values as so many were manufactured.
An Underwood 6 in good condition is worth around $100.

Regards,
Martin

By: Sonja Mitchell

Sonja Mitchell — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:18:42 +0000

Have an 1939? UNDERWOOD,No.6, I believe, would like some info to establish its authenticity n worth. It is in great condition, even has the ribbon intact. Little wear on the base. thank you for ur attention to my inquirey.

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:02:30 +0000

Jeremy,

When may I see the photographs of the two typewriters?

Thanks,
Martin

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:08:01 +0000

Hi Jeremy,

I have a buyer who will pay much more than the offer you have already received.

Please be in touch.
Martin

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 04:53:10 +0000

Jeremy,

Do you have an idea when you will be able to send me photos of the two typewriters?

Thanks,
Martin

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:28:20 +0000

Hi Jeremy,

I think that you tried calling me earlier today. I’m sorry that I missed you.

I will be in all day Friday, so please call again.
You can always leave a message if I fail to pick up.

Martin

416-690-7432

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:57:00 +0000

Hi Jeremy,

I look forward to seeing the photographs of both machines.

Can you please provide me with your email address so that we my speak directly to each other.

Thanks,
Martin

416-690-7432
martinhoward@sympatico.ca

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:31:02 +0000

Jeremy

My phone shows no record of you just calling. Try again if you like, I am here.

If you care to, send me some photos of both typewriters and I will be better able to see the condition of these machines.

Martin

416-690-7432
martinhoward@sympatico.ca

By: Jeremy Merth

Jeremy Merth — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:26:51 +0000

I don’t think I should divulge the name of the collector. But it was a five figure sum. I need to think this thing through.

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:17:59 +0000

Hi Jeremy,

How much have you been offered?

Please email me some photos of both typewriters and we can talk.

Regards,
Martin

By: Jeremy Merth

Jeremy Merth — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:17:21 +0000

Just called you again. I think I need to do some more research on this writing ball thing before I negotiate with anyone else.

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:07:56 +0000

Jeremy,

Please use the phone or email me with your email address so that we may talk directly.

I am home at this time.

Thanks,
Martin

416-690-7432
martinhoward@sympatico.ca

By: Jeremy Merth

Jeremy Merth — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:00:59 +0000

Just spoke to a collector in the U.S. This writing ball thing is worth alot of money isn’t it ? He offered me a ridiculous sum. Is this for real ?

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:27:41 +0000

Hi Jeremy,

I am sorry that I missed your call.
I am in for the rest of the day, so please call again.

416-690-7432

Martin

By: Jeremy Merth

Jeremy Merth — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:13:44 +0000

Tried calling you but got no answer. I did some research and apparently the Hansen No.45 is not a part as I suspected, but an actual writing machine (although one I have never seen!). I found the base that it screws into. Looks like it’s made of brass. I think its called a “writing ball” and not a real typewriter. There is a curved part beneath the ball which holds the paper, I think. Kind of a neat looking thing. This gizmo and the other typewriter were found in a basement of a small machinery repair workshop. The proprietor passed away and I am cleaning the place up. Might make for a unique paperweight.

By: Martin Howard

Martin Howard — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:05:07 +0000

Hi Jeremy,

Thanks for the further information.

Both machines sound interesting.

Please email me or give me a call and we can discuss them further.

416-690-7432 (EST)
martinhoward@sympatico.ca

Cheers,
Martin

By: Jeremy Merth

Jeremy Merth — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:26:09 +0000

Tried to send you another email about this other thing I found. Not sure if it went through. I don’t think its very important though. I think it’s only an interior part of a machine called a Hansen 45.