One of the most important literary relics of the 20th century, Ernest Hemingway’s fully documented typewriter, on which he typed his last book, is being offered for auction by auctioneer Profiles In History. It’s estimated to sell for between $60K and $80K.
The Halda Swedish-made typewriter is fully functional and comes with its original leatherette case exhibiting somewhat tattered transportation stickers from the American Export Line and the French Line. Both have crucial identification in an unknown hand, marked “E. Hemi…” on the American Export Line sticker, and “Hemingway” with destination of “Le Hav…” on the French Line sticker, each torn and scuffed from extensive travel. The typewriter was obtained from famed author A. E. Hotchner, Hemingway’s close friend, who wrote the definitive biography, Papa Hemingway.
The auction takes place July 10, 2013 at 11:00AM
Hyatt Westlake Hotel
Vista Ballroom
880 S.Westlake Blvd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
You can read more about the auction HERE.