Smith Corona Standard, War Correspondent's Typewriter -- 1939

We are honoured to offer this authentic and extraordinarily rare Military-issue 1939 Smith Corona Standard typewriter with integral field-table. This historical relic, from the long push of the Allied Forces eastward from France and northward from Italy toward the goal of taking Germany, is a rare survivor. It was a part of the permanent collection of the now-closed Scryption Museum in Tilburg, Netherlands. The Scryption Museum actively sought, and accepted, donations of relevant items for the collection from Netherlanders. This typewriter was donated by an unknown Dutch benefactor with the description: "Van een Amerikaanse Oorlogskorrespondent Uit 1943" which means "From an American War Correspondent from 1943".
Manufactured in 1939, this is one of a very few existing examples (I know of no others, but am being cautious here) of an authentic, invasion-carried, military issue typewriter with integral field table. This Smith Corona Standard typewriter has its original military-green finish. It has not been restored although it is still in very good working order. It has not been over-painted or changed in any way from the time of its manufacture and its installation in the Museum collection. The typewriter and case with table legs is complete in all its parts except the tab setting mechanisms on the rack for the tabulator. Nonetheless, the tabulator system is still working.
How this fascinating typewriter came into the hands of a Dutch citizen, during or after the war, is unknown. And why it is attributed to the date 1943 is equally unknown. In 1943 there were no Allied Forces in the Netherlands. It was only after the Allied Invasion of Normandy, in June, 1944, that Allied troops began making their way to the Netherlands. So it is likely that the attribution of 1943 is simply mistaken and that this typewriter was, in fact, carried into Holland from the shores of France in 1944, or was dropped with troops via parachute into the zones of battle that were forming in the country in the latter years of World War II.
Regarding the Case with integral table: The case opens at the top, in the normal manner, to allow use or removal of the typewriter. On the bottom of the case is a compartment which holds retractable table-legs which, when extended, allow the case itself to act as a table for the typewriter. The integral, retractable table legs are in good working order but are missing a few small locks to maintain the telescoping legs in extended position. The case itself is in good condition with all hasps working properly, hinges secure and handle solid. The legs remain sturdy and the entire leg-apparatus is still securely attached to the case. (Please note that in the second photo, the legs were only extended partially to allow for the photograph. The third photograph shows (poorly) the legs supporting the typewriter at full extension.)
The keyboard is standard US (QWERTY), and the typeface is Pica (10 c.p.i.).
Buyer can discuss restoration of this typewriter with me, if desired.
Foundations, military organizations, museums and others can contact me to discuss donation or a reduced price.
This extraordinary example of an invasion-carried, military 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. It will be fully insured for shipment. We guarantee safe delivery and provide careful and attentive after-purchase advice and assistance from the date of purchase to the end of eternity to ensure your full satisfaction. We have shipped safely to the outback of Australia, the Sultanate of Brunei, Japan, China, Dayton Ohio, the Isle of Wight, Ecuador and hundreds of places in between. So have no fear.
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