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The Flying Oliver welcomes you
to the strange and beautiful world of early writing machines.
Explore and enjoy ...

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• Typewriter of the Month
  October 1997
  
• Schreibmaschine des Monats
  The typewriter of the month auf Deutsch, thanks to Berthold Kerschbaumer.
• A Brief History of Typewriters
  Illustrated highlights.
• Remington Portables
  More than you ever wanted to know about these little charmers.
• Typewriter Parts
  What to call the whatchamacallits.
• Frequently Asked Questions
  "What's my Woodstock worth?" and other inquiries.

• Classic Typewriter Classifieds
  Typewriters and such for sale and wanted. Updated October 23, 1997.

  

• The Typewriter Mailing Lists
  Meet other fanatics.
• The Percy Smock Corner
  Resources for the typewriter collector.
• My Own Collection
  Writing machines I've amassed.
• Ten Most Wanted Typewriters
  An illustrated wish list.
• Basic Typewriter Restoration
  How to make it shine.
• Typewriter Repair Shops
  Where to get it fixed.

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• Love Among the Typewriters
  Try it! You'll like it!
• See the Flying Oliver fly!
  And read a brilliant poem, too.
• Typology: A Phenomenology of Early Typewriters
  The metaphysical significance of writing machines.
• Is This Old Typewriter Proof of Life After Death?
  Pronouncements of the heavenly Hammond.
• The World Wide Web Turns 94
  Great-Grandpa's fax machine.
• Typewriter-Related Links
  The excitement just keeps on going...

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This site is maintained by Richard Polt. E-mail me with comments, questions, or typewriters for sale. I answer all mail--but please check my FAQ first. To find out a little more about me, stop by my home page.

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