This superb folding portable was manufactured in the USA by L.C. Smith & Corona in 1922 for export to Britain. Unlike earlier versions, it has a slightly longer platen roller for wider paper insertion, shift keys on the left and right side of the keyboard and a linespace lever. This example is in superb original condition, the front panel has beautiful original gold lettering on the black crackle finish paintwork.  Fully serviced in our workshop with a new ribbon fitted, this 102 year old typewriter has a nice elite typeface giving you 12 characters to the inch, and is supplied with it's original maker's carry case, oiler, cleaning brush, and a copy of user instructions.  A beautiful collectable typewriter in excellent working order.
Replacement ribbon for this machine is available to rewind onto the original spools. (group  4)