Old Typewriters, by Duncan James. 32 Pages. Softbound. The typewriter has been in worldwide use for years, and during this time countless of machines have been manufactured. This informative book outlines the early attempts to make a typing machine, leading up to the development of one of the first commercially successful typewriters, the Sholes & Glidden of 1873. It describes in detail and illustrates with numerous detailed black and white photos the fascinating variety of designs that followed in the wake of this famous invention as manufacturers fought with each other to produce the perfect writing machine. It also includes a valuable section on collecting old typewriters that will aid anyone interested in starting a collection. Expertly written, this book is thorough and comprehensive work and will please anyone interested in the history of this great invention. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0947)