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Here for sale I have this antique Blickensderfer 7 portable type writer

A rare and desirable 1897 Blickensderfer 7 London Portable Typewriter in good working condition, although currently without ink. Unfortunately the handle is missing from the case, also the letter A has worn off.  The keys are the yellow colour apposed to the black which makes this model rarer.

This model of the No 7 has the scientific keyboard, this was designed with the English language in mind, the letters at the bottom are believed to be the most used

The typewriter is the British edition and has keys with British characters, such as the Sterling Pound £ sign. As such the shield emblem on the front reads: BLICKENSDERFER – 9 & 10 CHEAPSIDE- LONDON – MADE IN THE USA – 7. It has the standard keyboard configuration as designed by George Blickensderfer of a DHIATENSOR or “Scientific” keyboard design. The first year of production was 1897. The typewriter comes complete with its travelling and storage lid. Apart from a little oxidisation to some of the steel parts, it looks very clean and tidy.

The Blickensderfer Typewriter Company, was based at Stamford, Conn , USA. In 1891, George C. Blickensderfer (1850-1917) invented a small portable writing machine that featured the ability to change type styles at will. This unique design formed the basis of a typewriter manufacturing business that lasted almost thirty years. The Model 7, offered in 1897, became the deluxe version of the basic design. This particular example was assembled in Britain and is also known as the "London Blick". The DHIATENSOR keyboard design was believed to be more efficient than the QWERTY keyboard. Later, Blickensderfer produced typewriters with a QWERTY keyboard, but buyers were required to sign a form stating that they chose the inefficient keyboard type. The Blickensderfer was a very popular typewriter in the early days, weighing only 5 pounds compared with a Remington of the same era that weighed 45 pounds. Cost was another appealing advantage. The Blickensderfer cost of only $39.00 while a Remington cost $100.00

Please have a really good look at the photos as they form part of the description . If your interested and want to see more photos or ask any  questions  please feel free to ask  Remember  this is a genuine antique so theres going to be wear, but for 123 years old this is in absolutely fantastic condition and a sale not to be missed