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Selectrics and their descendants eventually captured 75 percent of the United States market for electric typewriters used in business. The Selectric mechanism was notable for using internal mechanical binary coding and two mechanical digital-to-analog converters, called whiffletree linkages, to select the character to be typed. The Selectric also replaced the traditional typewriter's horizontally moving carriage with a roller ( platen) that turned to advance the paper but did not move horizontally, while the typeball and ribbon mechanism did.
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The element could be easily changed so as to use different fonts in the same document typed on the same typewriter, resurrecting a capability which had been pioneered by typewriters such as the Hammond and Blickensderfer in the late 19th century. Instead of the "basket" of individual typebars that swing up to strike the ribbon and page in a typical typewriter of the period, the Selectric had an "element" (frequently called a "typeball", or less formally, a "golf ball") that rotated and pivoted to the correct position before striking. Don't look back on your life wishing you had a set of Selectric balls in your drawers.The IBM Selectric typewriter was a highly successful line of electric typewriters introduced by IBM on 31 July 1961. The company that made the world think Bill Gates was a genius. When someone tells you it takes balls to write a letter be prepared. Be the first in your neighborhood to be able to use carbon paper since Elroy moved away! Think of all the joy of smelling ditto sheets as you mash out masters before turning the kitchen table into a print shop! Blue fingers unite! Or untie.
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These could be great to use as jewelry, molds for lost wax ring casting or in your old Selectric typewriter to bang out that novel you've had waiting for just the right moment. These were taken care of and not used by kids as ping pong balls or dog toys. Three have IBM on the locking tab, two have GP on the tab. The prestige elite had liquid paper dribbled on it or the typist was unclear on the concept of correcting mistakes. IBM Selectric Type I& II Balls Courier: 12, bold 10, 72- 10 Letter Gothic 12 Prestige Elite 12 Three look new. Overseas buyers are responsible for all duties and taxes, if applicable, that are levied by their Customs. Please be aware that it is illegal to falsify the value or contents on Customs documentation and under no circumstances will I do this. I can accept no responsibility in the very rare event that items get lost in the post, but I will endeavour to do all I can to help the buyer by contacting Royal Mail and getting them to do the necessary search. This can make the shipping charge, particularly for overseas bidders, higher than possibly expected as the Recorded/Signed For service adds £1.10 to UK postage and £5.30 to overseas postage. Items are now sent this way to conform to eBay/Paypal regulations that safeguard both the buyer and the seller. All items, if under the maximum weight limit of 2kg when packed, will be sent overseas by Royal Mail Airmail International'Signed For' service unless otherwise stated. Unless otherwise stated, by Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded. Please see the pictures below Please note post and packing charges are given for both the UK and overseas. The typefaces are 10 Courier 72, Presentor Orator, and 12 Script. Please see the pictures below the description You are bidding on three IBM Selectric typewriter gold balls which are in very good condition. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Please follow the steps and multiple card winnings may be selected with discounted shipping. Experience great buyer service from Ogeechee Trading! We accept PayPal for ebay's all items. All photograhic items listed are sold as is- Please see our return policy for this listing.This item will be shipped USPS First Cass mail package soft pack, This item is not available to International buyers please see below. We endeavor to list all items accurately. Condition: This item is in good condition. more 12 Pitch Triangle- Prestige Elite 72 Font. Stamps and Books IBM Selectric Type Ball This auction is for a nice IBM Selectric Typewriter I& II Type Ball.