1951 Royal Quiet De Luxe Gray Crinkle Portable Typewriter with Tweed Case & Ribbon

This exceptionally clean, vintage Royal Quiet De Luxe portable manual typewriter comes complete with its original tweed traveling case and a replacement vintage accessory ribbon. Maker: Royal Typewriter Company  Model: Quiet De Luxe  Serial Number: AG-2319629 (Dating this machine precisely to 1951)  Finish: Classic mid-century gray matte crinkle/textured paint finish with a striking red basket liner floor beneath the key bars. Keyboard: Full QWERTY configuration with clean green keys and white lettering. Features the iconic "Magic Margin" lever controls, "Tough Control" tension slider bar (scaled 0 to 9+), backspace, and tab keys.  Case: Original hardshell carrying case with a tan and brown tweed fabric exterior, stylized black plastic handle, and a contrasting rich wine-red painted interior hood. Bonus Accessory: Includes one vintage, unused box of Carter's X-Pert Nylon Typewriter Ribbon (Black, 1/2 in. x 12 yds.). Condition Report This typewriter is in excellent vintage cosmetic and operational condition. The glass-less green keycaps are immaculate with crisp lettering. Mechanical typing arms, shift mechanisms, and the carriage return lever actuate smoothly. Interior type segments are remarkably clean with no gunky buildup. The crinkle finish shows virtually no wear or paint chips. The tweed case is sturdy and latches securely, showing only light exterior age-toning and scuffing to the fabric corners.