Extremely Rare Olive Green Hammond Multiplex Typewriter

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Hammond Multiplex Typewriter with Rare Army Green Frame. Serial AL 203XXX ( Early , Mainly from around 1918 As per typewriter collector Ben Metzger, "Most books and resources claim these green Hammonds were produced for the U.S. Army during World War I, but some collectors (including me) are skeptical of that claim. There are about 20 surviving green Hammonds, and most were made between 1918-1919. There’s also evidence that green Multiplexes were sold well after the Great War. Famously, Woodrow Wilson used a green Multiplex (AL 206242) on his tour advocating for the League of Nations, and it was returned to the White House during the JFK Administration. It’s currently on display at the White House Visitor Center." Soruce from https://www.benmetzger.com/ and he own one. Although the mechanism is moving and its printing, This Typewriter is sold as non working and for display only. Please bare in mind, its a collectable and will not be reliable to type on. Includes one shuttle fitted. Its normal typeface. Spanish letters on its keyboard. Both Spool Ribbon cover available. The frame shows some age signs. Original case Rare occasion to own this typewriter as we are sure not many will surface as they are not easy to find and not many left. Background of this typewriter: We had it in our collection for the last 4 years and it was initially in a collection in Argentina. Show more