VISIBLE TYPEWRITER ADVERTISING GALLERY - page 2
Quite interesting in contrast are the pieces from Europe and those from the United States; the European pieces are often colorful and fanciful, while those from the U.S. are at once plainly businesslike but also offer extremely realistic illustrations of the typewriters themselves.  Here are two ads showing variants of the Sun Standard; on the left, we see an ad for the STAR, described as an inexpensive typewriter, and which was being offered about 1907 by Visible-Schreibmaschinen GmbH, Berlin Germany.  On the right, an ad from about the same time showing the Sun Standard No. 2 with description and excellent illustration.  Note the presence of ribbon and spools on the Star.  Most interesting is the Sun Typewriter Company's own description of the Sun Standard as "The only standard typewriter suitable for travelers."  Note also the price of $55.00.
Two German postal stamps are seen next.  On the left, very elaborate stamp illustrating the Meteor, a portable manufactured in Dresden.  Below, stamp detail showing the Titania, a standard machine which appeared about 1910.
Above, postal stamp detail illustrating the early Torpedo machine with interchangeable carriage, and on the left a trade catalog illustration from about 1908 showing a later model Torpedo.
Naturally, a display of early 'visible' advertising must include the Underwood at some point.  Above, ad for Creelman Bros., Toronto Canada showing the earliest Underwood (the ad dates to 1897).  On the right, advertisement from Wagner Typewriter Company (the original name of the manufacturer) showing the Underwood No. 1 and describing the strong points of the machine.
German stamp illustrating the three-bank Vasanta, said to be for both office and travel use.  Vasanta A.G. Dresden, Germany (ca. 1922).
Another interesting German stamp, illustrating the Victor No. 3 as being sold through Visible Schreibmaschinen, Berlin Germany.  Note that this is the second time this firm appears on these pages; see the Star earlier on this page.
Clear 1924 trade catalog illustration of the Woodstock No. 5 as offered in that year.
Colorful German stamp showing the "newest model" Yost No. 15 offering writing in sight.  Circa 1910.