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IBM Selectric typewriter was created in 1961.
The IBM Selectric typewriter was first introduced in July 1961. It was one of the most successful typewriters of that generation. The line was replaced in 1984 with the IBM Wheelwriter.
IBM introduced the Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter (MT/ST) in 1964. The MT/ST was one of the earliest attempts to convert the regular Selectric typewriter into a word processor.
Stephen King's first typewriter and that of his character Paul Sheldon both have the brand IBM Selectric. In fact, King wrote the novel "Misery" featuring Sheldon on his own IBM Selectric typewriter.
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.
Hunter S. Thompson wrote using a variety of typewriters throughout his career, with the most famous being an IBM Selectric typewriter. Thompson favored the IBM Selectric because of its durability and speed, which allowed him to write quickly and produce his iconic style of journalism. Thompson's unique writing style and voice became synonymous with the typewriter he used.
The Selectric II is a typewriter. Ribbon is called a cassette, not cartridge. As I recall to replace ribbon there is a lever on right of it that is pulled forward to release used ribbon. Correctable model also uses a correction tape.
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James Fields Smathers of Kansas City invented the first practical power-operated typewriter in 1914. IBM began in 1941 to revolutionize the typewriter industry by inventing the IBM Executive Electric Typewriter.
IBM Selectric (1961) and its "golf ball" print head.
One can purchase an IBM typewriter from the online auction website eBay where there are many listed for sale. They have vintage one's from the 70's and 80's in various conditions.
Hi, In all probability, not very much. With the invention of work processors and computers, and with all the available fonts, etc., the electronic typewriter has become more of a paperweight than anything else. I have a working IBM Selectric, and I dig it out once in awhile just to keep it working right. Unfortunately, I can't give it away. If you really want an idea of their value, try searching Ebay to see if any are listed there. The only value would most likely be sentimental, at this point. Hope this helps, Cubby