How often have you gazed reflectively on an old
typewriter at a yard sale, flea market, or antique shop, and wondered what it's
really worth? Is it junk or a gem? Rehr finally provides some guidance to
bewildered collectors. You won't find any electrics in here, but you will get an
eyeful of superb photos of ancient typing machines, and considerable informative
text as well.
Adler, Remington, Royal, Burroughs, Oliver, Underwood--they're all here along
with many more. Highly useful is the initial chapter which dissects typing
machines, illustrating a describing the functions proper vernacular for these
devices.
Historical overviews accompany each of the alphabetized manufacturers' sections,
along with colorful photos of their key products. Pricing guidelines are
included for the wary. A handful of other office machines like check protectors,
and pencil sharpeners are mentioned briefly, while a colorful display of ribbon
tins is discussed in some detail.