{"product_id":"typewriter-1934-imperial-the-good-companion-no-1a","title":"Typewriter, 1934 Imperial The Good Companion No 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eImperial typewriters were made in Leicester in England and the Good Companion model was first launched in 1932. It was named after J. B. Priestley's book \" The Good Companions\" which had been published at the same time and the collaboration with Priestley helped sell a huge number of Imperial typewriters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a No 1 and was made in 1934 and is in a charcoal \"crinkle \" black colour with a metal body. It has the traditional silver chrome surrounds on the vintage dark creme keys. It has the original selling agents logo on the top right, \" Manufactured by the Imperial Typewriter Company Ltd Leicester England \" on the back and the \"Imperial \" logo on the top above the carriage as well as above the keys. This one types with the slightly larger pica sized type face with 10  points or letters to the inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some small marks to the metal body, some minor wear and discolouration to a few of the keys, but generally it's in a wonderful condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis typewriter has been professionally serviced, cleaned, adjusted and tested. It is in full working order and fitted with a new top quality American made Universal ribbon so its all ready for you to start typing on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can supply Universal typewriter ribbons from £8.95 each including postage. Available in plain black, red\/black and a range other colour options. You would then just rewind the new ribbon onto the existing metal spools. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with its original case and is therefore screwed to the base board. You can remove the typewriter from the base if you wish by undoing the screws. The case has some marks and signs of wear and discolouration mainly on the inside and it's original handle has been lost at some point. We have added a replacement leather handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis typewriter comes with a photocopy of an original Imperial manual with instructions on how to use it, change its ribbon and a whole list of its features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe typewriter measures 29cm by 29cm by 12 cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful classic early 1930's Imperial typewriter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery anywhere within the UK is included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ebay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57128711520631,"sku":null,"price":465.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1751\/5759\/files\/268DFA61-0537-41BD-A1B1-2F0D1508E7B5.jpg?v=1779965757","url":"https:\/\/charliefoxtrotvintage.co.uk\/products\/typewriter-1934-imperial-the-good-companion-no-1a","provider":"Charlie Foxtrot Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}