SORRY, SOLD! Rare 1954 Erika Model 9 Typewriter in Pristine Condition

Typewriters do not come better than this! This extraordinary find is an exceptionally fine and rare ERIKA Model 9 typewriter in pristine condition, cosmetically and mechanically, from 1954. It comes complete with original case also in pristine condition. It has a QWERTY keyboard for ease of typing. Why buy this typewriter? It has a brilliant typing feel, it is in "as-new" condition, and its rarity and condition will always attract the highest price (so: a good investment!).
The great Robert Messenger calls the Model 9 "the Unprepossessing Yet Holy Grail Erika" (see link below). The Model 9 is a compact, very portable, very high quality typing machine. This example is, remarkably, in "as-new" condition. The finish is perfect (except for one tiny spot about the size of two pinheads). The chrome is perfect. The rubber is in perfect condition (Platen has ideal softness/hardness of 89 on the Shore A scale). It comes with its two original brushes, and two original metal ribbon spools. The typeface is Pica with 10 characters to the inch. It has a QWERTY keyboard and keys for European languages. It is handsome, compact and very portable. 
One "tell" of the amount of use a typewriter has is the condition of the typebar rest, where the typebar heads settle after typing a character. usually these are stained with ink, hardened by age and generally deteriorated even after moderate use. Look at the photo of this one. Hardly a sign of use!
On the case, there is the number 13 written in chalk; once on the case cover and once on the case base. This number is still intact after 70 years.
It has a QWERTY keyboard with keys for European languages and the typing action is superb: light and fast but with solid and quick carriage movement (for fast typewriting). The typeface is standard Pica, with 10 characters to the inch.
I cannot speak highly enough about this typewriter so, I will just leave it there. Send me a message if I have forgotten any important information.
 
 
For some discussion on the Erika Model 9 typewriter, see: 
https://oztypewriter.blogspot.com/2013/08/under-rock-with-presumptuous-troll-over.html 
https://xoverit.blogspot.com/2014/04/post-war-erikas-part-1-1949-1965.html

Acme typewriters have been the choice of discerning collectors and writers more than 1,000 times since we began selling online in 2016. They are fully guaranteed to work. Most shipments to the US arrive in 3 days--often much faster than most domestic shipments within the US. Acme typewriters are carefully selected, beautifully restored and come with a one-year mechanical warranty and lifetime customer-service. Each comes with a lead seal, attached to the body, identifying it as a fully-restored Acme typewriter. Many new dealers strive to imitate us--none succeed. 
This fine example of an Erika Model 9 typewriter will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty. We have a lot of experience in shipping typewriters and have an excellent track record for proper packing and safe delivery.
See my buyer reviews on Etsy and you will have confidence in your purchase.
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