
A beautifully preserved example of the iconic Corona No. 3 folding typewriter, produced in 1917 by the Corona Typewriter Company, Inc. This model is widely known as the preferred writing machine of literary greats including Ernest Hemingway, Agatha Christie, and Winston Churchill—praised for its portability, reliability, and tactile elegance.
This early 20th-century marvel folds neatly for travel and features a glossy black enamel body with crisp gold lettering and round glass-topped keys. It remains in working condition, with clean, well-aligned typebars and a fresh test page included to show its legibility.
A quintessential piece for writers, collectors, or those curating a moody, cerebral interior.
Details:
Year: 1917
Maker: Corona Typewriter Company, Inc.
Model: No. 3 folding
Colour: Black with gold lettering
Keys: 28 glass-topped
Condition: Excellent for age; tested and functional with new ribbon
Historic Note: This is the model used by Ernest Hemingway in his early career
Dimensions (approx.):
Width: 10" (25.4 cm)
Depth: 9" (22.9 cm)
Height (open): 6.5" (16.5 cm)
This early 20th-century marvel folds neatly for travel and features a glossy black enamel body with crisp gold lettering and round glass-topped keys. It remains in working condition, with clean, well-aligned typebars and a fresh test page included to show its legibility.
A quintessential piece for writers, collectors, or those curating a moody, cerebral interior.
Details:
Year: 1917
Maker: Corona Typewriter Company, Inc.
Model: No. 3 folding
Colour: Black with gold lettering
Keys: 28 glass-topped
Condition: Excellent for age; tested and functional with new ribbon
Historic Note: This is the model used by Ernest Hemingway in his early career
Dimensions (approx.):
Width: 10" (25.4 cm)
Depth: 9" (22.9 cm)
Height (open): 6.5" (16.5 cm)