Bidspirit auction | Vintage Underwood Portable Manual Typewriter

Vintage Underwood Portable Manual Typewriter Model 319 or 378 - A vintage portable manual typewriter attributed to Underwood, likely model 319 or 378, dating to the mid-20th century. The machine features a white/off-white plastic body and is housed in a deep burgundy plastic carrying case/cover. It utilizes a standard QWERTY keyboard layout with white keycaps. Select function and index positions are marked with distinctive yellow keys, and a single red key is present on the far right. A small detail resembling the French Tricolore is visible on the right side of the keyboard face, suggesting a model intended for the European market. The internal mechanics, including the type bar segment and platen, appear intact.