DJR Authentication | An Appraisal & Authentication Co.
  • Home
  • Online Fast Opinion
  • Schedule Appointment
  • Submit Items By Mail
  • Sell
  • Verify Cert
  • Store
  • Testimonials
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Online Fast Opinion
  • Schedule Appointment
  • Submit Items By Mail
  • Sell
  • Verify Cert
  • Store
  • Testimonials
  • Contact
Search by typing & pressing enter

YOUR CART

1/25/2020

1916 Underwood Standard Typewriter Model No 5

Picture
Did you know that typewriter is the longest word (10 letters) that can be made using only the top row of a standard typewriter’s QWERTY keyboard layout? It’s no secret that there is a renewed interest in collectible ‘old fashioned’ typewriters in the United States as well as worldwide. That interest has led to a sharp increase in market prices. Most attribute the invention of the typewriter (1829) to an American, William Austin Burt. The vast majority of typewriters, by the 1980’s, had been replaced by computers and word processors although there are many who righteously hung on to and still use their manual and/or electric typewriters. So before you include that pristine vintage Smith Corona or Royal in your upcoming garage sale with a colorful $5 sticker, do a little research. Depending on the age, model and condition of your typewriter, you could be looking at a substantial payout for your piece! Be sure and see Doug Nichol’s recent full-length documentary California Typewriter starring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, David McCullough, Sam Shepard, and others. The film exemplifies the love and loyalty that so many still feel for their typing machines! News flash: A flower called a rupturewort just beat the word typewriter as the longest word (11 letters) that can be typed on the top row of the QWERTY keyboard!

Comments are closed.

    Archives

    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018

    Author

    DJR Authentication is one of the nation's premier appraisers, authenticators, and consultants of jewelry, coins, collectibles, art, sports memorabilia, and other fine goods, located in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Schedule your appointment or learn more today at djrpro.com.

Picture
Copyright © 2021 DJR Authentication, LC. All rights reserved.  |  Terms  |  Privacy  |  FAQ  |  Blog  |  Contact Us