Underwood Standard Typewriter No. 5, patented 14 August 1923, black enamelled metal typewriter in somewhat dusty and slightly rusty condition, paintwork and lettering largely still legible, gilt patent dates to verso, 24 cm height x 40 cm width x 31 cm depth Provenance: Anecdotally this was one of Rider Haggard's typewriters. The current owner is the great granddaughter of Reverend Charles Maddison Green, who married Haggard's eldest sister Ella. This typewriter dates from the last two years of Haggard's life and whether he used it to write anything is a matter of speculation. More likely, it was used by his secretary who may well have typed some of his final works on this machine. (1)
Underwood Standard Typewriter No. 5, patented 14 August 1923, black enamelled metal typewriter in somewhat dusty and slightly rusty condition, paintwork and lettering largely still legible, gilt patent dates to verso, 24 cm height x 40 cm width x 31 cm depth Provenance: Anecdotally this was one of Rider Haggard's typewriters. The current owner is the great granddaughter of Reverend Charles Maddison Green, who married Haggard's eldest sister Ella. This typewriter dates from the last two years of Haggard's life and whether he used it to write anything is a matter of speculation. More likely, it was used by his secretary who may well have typed some of his final works on this machine. (1)
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