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Spotted for sale on eBay recently, this advertisement, dating from 1909, offers to upgrade the Linotype Model 1 to a two-letter machine.<\/p>\n

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The advert states: All worn parts replaced by new. Guaranteed to produce as good a slug as from a new machine. All machines sold with new matrices and new spacebands.<\/p>\n

This is the only company that rebuilds Linotypes, that maintains a regular force of machinists and is equipped with up-to-date machinery.<\/p>\n

We have an exclusive special licence to use patented attachments in rebuilding Linotype machines.<\/p>\n

All parts used by us in rebuilding Linotypes are purchased from the Mergenthaler Linotype Company, and are made in the United States. Prompt delivery. Prices and terms on application.<\/p>\n

Linotype fan? Don’t miss the Linotype Chat<\/strong><\/a> section of the Metal Type Forum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Spotted for sale on eBay recently, this advertisement, dating from 1909, offers to upgrade the Linotype Model 1 to a two-letter machine. The advert states: All worn parts replaced by new. Guaranteed to produce as good a slug as from a new machine. All machines sold with new matrices and new spacebands. 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