This Ain't Rocket Surgery
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Post-Script: The lesson in this newest typewriter acquisition is that sometimes it's best to be patient, you never know what might come your way. I had for a long while desired a well-engineered, mid-20th century ultra-portable typewriter. This one not only fits the bill, but its provenance makes it altogether extra special.
Typecast via Hermes Rocket, photo via Fujifilm X10.
Bonus Images: Here are scans of the owner's manual included with this Hermes Rocket, circa 1953. Click on the images to see them at 800 pixels wide.
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4 Comments:
Awesome! I think the 1953 models also came with a pack of cigarettes (jk). Congrats on the very nice machine!
This must be the Baby/Rocket this Empire Aristocrat was cloned from. Right down to the paint job.
Congratulations on the fine Rocket. I wish mine looked that good. They are fine typers.
Your title for this post is just perfect.
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