Ernest Hemmingway's Typewriter

[ATGroom]

I was recently sent these images of the typewriter Ernest Hemmingway used in Cuba during the late 30s and early 40s. Someone (presumably Ernie), has replaced the shift key label decal with a cigar band.

The band has been cut, and only the centre portion remains. It depicts a cigar superimposed on a globe.

I’m trying to identify the band. Not a lot to go on, I know, but thought I’d throw it up here in case it rang any bells with anyone.

[Paul3]

Can't help with the band, but wow! What a piece of literary history. I could only guess what that would go for at auction.

[Hoshneer]

That is amazing...

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[Ken Gargett]

fantastic stuff.

i always recommend to anyone visiting havana that they definitely get out to the finca. just amazing. (you should try it some time, rob).

first time i went, took out a bottle of champers which we had in the grounds (hemingway planted around 400 mango trees, from memory). i like to think it was the first bottle enjoyed on the property since hemingway himself popped a cork. given that the govt locked the place down and have carefully monitored it ever since, who knows, it just might be.

[zathan]

Wow great work toofargone

[Nino]

Great and quick job by toofargone !!

By funny coincidence a friend posted this letter by Ernest H. today on FB - might have been typed on that typewriter :

[OZCUBAN]

There's no doubting that Hemmingway was and is a Legend

And great articles and fast research

OZ

[Ken Gargett]

Great and quick job by toofargone !!

By funny coincidence a friend posted this letter by Ernest H. today on FB - might have been typed on that typewriter :

love the response to the suggested fee.

and the handwritten notes.

[Trevor2118]

Hi,

This might help. I did a bit of searching and it looks like it is a stamp and not a cigar band.

It's a Cuban 2c 1939 "Havanna Tobacco Industry" stamp.

Some info:

http://stampwants-st.../7868739/a.html

Larger view of stamp: http://www.poppe-sta...web/2107171.jpg

Another site:

http://madios.com/list39-02.htm

Larger view of stamp: http://madios.tripod...ist39/39273.jpg

Hope it helps

That's certainly what it is. Great work.

[ATGroom]

Great work Toofargone, many thanks!

[CaptainQuintero]

I clicked on this thinking it was a new A.Fuente cigar

[brazoseagle]

Not only is this a great piece of history, but it is in fact the exact title of one of the hardest sexual maneuvers to master! It takes years of experience and disciplined training.

From what I hear there are numerous versions of the Ernest Hemingway's Typewriter:

Uptempo

One-legged

Zero Gravity

Back shuffle

Loop-d-loo

Submarine

Traditional Shenanigan Style (TSS)

Used in a sentence:

"Me and the old lady attempted Ernest Hemingway's Typewriter last night, unfortunately it was not a success and I will be in a lower body cast for 6-8 months, and her hair shouldn't have any problem growing back."

[brazoseagle]

( tough crowd)

[Ken Gargett]

( tough crowd)

i think 'discerning' was the word you were after!!

[brazoseagle]

i think 'discerning' was the word you were after!!

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[Ken Gargett]

sorry dave, couldn't resist!

especially as i'm in new zealand therefor keen for a good laugh.