This typewriter used to belong to Assid Corban, first mayor of Waitakere City.

I got it from him in July 2018, though at the time of purchase I did not know who that was. It is only later I have discovered that: I was astonished by the orchids at the property I was collecting this typewriter from. You know, how you try to grow those orchids and how rare do they bloom, little shits? But those were the most beautiful orchids I've ever seen, so I googled the person I was sending my emails to when arranging the pickup, - thought maybe he's some famous author of "Orchid Guide for dummies", or "How to harass your Orchid into blooming", but it turned out that person I bought the typewriter from was much more famous.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assid_Corban

Australian made (S/N 900160186)

Selling as we're moving.

Typewriter turns on, carriage is moving. Mechanics are in great condition comparing to other typewriters of that age, seems it wasn't used much.

Doesn't type, old grease turned into gunk and prevents the key mechanics from working. Needs to be cleaned and replaced with the new grease. I was planning to do that but never got around to.

• Golfball installed (Font): Courier 10 CPI
• I'll chuck a new ribbon cartridge to the successful bidder.
• Cover is damaged due to age and possibly storage conditions.