Well, it’s not really presents but I think it’s pretty handy — User Manuals!
Here’s scans of 8 original user manuals I’ve managed to get, with web friendly versions available. If you’re using this other than personal use please credit it back to this blog, I’ll really appreciate it.
Click on the pictures for the direct links!
User manuals as listed:
- Oliver Courier Portable
- LC Smith & Corona Portable 4
- Underwood 18
- Olympia SF De Luxe
- Olivetti Lettera 22
- Royal 240, Sprite
- Sperry Rand Remington, various later made models.
- Olivetti Valentine
ENJOY! :3
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nats laptaps 
Thanks for this thoughtful gift, I’m sure the typosphere will appreciate these manuals.
These are fantastic!
If you don’t mind, I’ll add links to them from the FAQ on The Classic Typewriter Page, giving you credit.
Best wishes for ’14!
I don’t mind at all! Thanks heaps Richard :D
Best wishes to you and your family too!
Very useful! I’m a little embarrassed, I didn’t get you anything. I’ll just wish you all the best in the new year :D
Haha! No embarrassment needed ;)
Have a great one!
Those truly are fine gifts. Thanks very much, Nat!
P.S. Your holiday banner is a delight!
Hahaha, thank you Tony! :)
Happy holidays!
I can’t seem to download ’em after several attempts – get a loading status bar that seems to be instantly stuck at around 95%. Still, it’s the thought that counts. :)
Hi Steve!
Meeeep, I think Google is on holiday mood. I’m just checking it out now, but maybe try a little later?
Possibly I need a Google account (knowing Google)!
I just tried without a Google account. It works!
Send me an email with a list of the PDF’s you’re trying to download Steve, I’ll email them over to you :)