Mechanical Typewriters by Schiffer Publishing

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A fascinating and scholarly look at the machines that revolutionized office communication from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Nearly 700 color photographs display mechanical typewriters produced by Adler™, American™, Corona™, Grundka™, Hall™, Monarch™, Remington™, Royal™, Smith Corona™, and many others. An overview of the historical development of the typewriter includes patents and brief histories of the manufacturers. Additionally, a detailed bibliography, index, and current market values in the captions are also provided. Set designers, historians, and typewriter collectors will learn how technical developments changed the designs through the decades.[AuthorName]Thomas A. Russo[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Thomas A. Russo has been collecting mechanical typewriters for many years. This is his third book, a natural extension of his 45-year career in the business equipment and systems industry.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]691 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Their History, Value, and Legacy[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]691 color photos[/ColorPattern]