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When was the first electric typewriter available?

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The first commercial IBM typewriter was manufactured in 1873. The first patent for the device was granted in 1714. There is a long history about said typewriter going back through the 1700 and 1800's.

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In 1961 IBM introduced the first electric typewriter, the Selectric.

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1986

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When was the first electric typewriter produced?

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