| Antique Typewriters: From Creed to Qwerty Contributor(s): Adler, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764301322 ISBN-13: 9780764301322 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1997 Annotation: Typewriter collectors everywhere have praised this stimulating study. New insights into the origins of the typewriter and its history are illustrated with 279 wonderful photos. The book also includes comprehensive directories of typewriter inventions, makes, and models, and a guide to values with advice on buying and collecting. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades |
| Dewey: 681.610 |
| LCCN: 96033429 |
| Series: From Creed to Qwerty |
| Physical Information: 1.01" H x 8.79" W x 11.32" (3.08 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Since 1973 Michael Adler's first book, The Writing Machine, has been affectionately called the bible of the typewriter enthusiast. The renowned typewriter expert's new book, is sure to stimulate the same enthusiasm all over again, bringing you new and as yet unpublished insights into the origins of the invention itself in a detailed history of the machine. Over 250 photographs illustrate this definitive text, which includes comprehensive directories of typewriter inventions, makes, and models, and a concise guide to their values with advice on buying and collecting. How much? When? Where? How good? How rare? Who? Why? If you are looking for answers to any or all of these questions, Antique Typewriters is the ultimate reference book for you - from the novice typewriter collector to seasoned old hand enthusiasts and historians. |