6/1957 Blue ROYAL QUIET DELUXE Typewriter & Metal Case

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This portable blue Royal Quiet Deluxe typewriter was manufactured in June, 1957 and has been stored in it's original metal case for decades. As a result, it looks and works much as it did when first purchased; however, one of the paper feed knobs (plastic) was split and has been repaired. An article featuring this typewriter was featured in the 6/2006 issue of Country Living Magazine in its "Collecting/What is it? What is it worth?" column: Portable Royal Typewriters Professional appraiser Helaine Fendelman identifies and evaluates your collectibles and antiques Valued at: $350 The Connecticut -based Royal Typewriter Company produced this Quiet De Luxe manual portable typewriter in the 1950s. It was sold in various colors including pink, red, green, gray, blue, and black. what is it? In 1926, the Royal typewriter Company introduced their version of the portable typewriter. From the 1930s through the '50s, Royal produced the Quiet De Luxe Mmodel, a compact design that retailed for about $50. "Remington, Smith Corona, and Underwood manufactured portable typewriters, but their models couldn't compete with tye Royal De Luxe model," says Tony Casilio, a New York-based dealer of vintage typewriters. what to look for Condition is important when purchasing a vintage portable typewriter. Since these devices were made with tough metal read more

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