Oliver Typewriter
Produced between 1907 and 1914, the Oliver No. 5 was also the last offering from Thomas Oliver himself, as the inventor of the “standard visible writer” died of a heart attack in 1909.
Back in its day, this machine would have sold for something in the $100 range, which translates to roughly $1,500-2,000 in today’s money. It was a huge investment on par with our own high-end computers.
As such, many people paid in installment plans, with Oliver repossessing any typewriters owned by deadbeat customers.
Value between $50 for Lower quality up to $400 for Good+ condition. Prices can vary widely
Oliver Typewriter
Produced between 1907 and 1914, the Oliver No. 5 was also the last offering from Thomas Oliver himself, as the inventor of the “standard visible writer” died of a heart attack in 1909.
Back in its day, this machine would have sold for something in the $100 range, which translates to roughly $1,500-2,000 in today’s money. It was a huge investment on par with our own high-end computers.
As such, many people paid in installment plans, with Oliver repossessing any typewriters owned by deadbeat customers.
Value between $50 for Lower quality up to $400 for Good+ condition. Prices can vary widely