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To: Cboldt
The IBM Selectric II was introduced in 1971 with the interchangeable ball. See here: http://www.etypewriters.com/history.htm
456 posted on 09/09/2004 11:15:00 AM PDT by The_Victor
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To: The_Victor

The typewriter in question is more likely to be the "Executive," than the uncommon "Selectric-Composer." The "Executive" predates the Selectric, and the Executive employs proportional spacing.


472 posted on 09/09/2004 11:22:04 AM PDT by Cboldt
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