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(tm), American(tm), Corona(tm), Grundka(tm), Hall(tm), Monarch(tm), Remington(tm), Royal(tm), Smith Corona(tm), 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764315455
ISBN-13
9780764315459
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2219710
Product Key Features
Author
Thomas A. Russo
Language
English
Topic
General, History, Technology & Engineering, Antiques & Collectibles
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
11in
Item Height
8.7in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
50.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Mechanical Typewriters : Their History, Value, and Legacy
