In 1932, the Imperial Typewriter Company of Leicester, England introduced the Imperial Good Companion portable.  It was a case of 'right first time' for Imperial, who had previously only made full-size office typewriters.  The Good Companion, with styling updates from time to time, remained in production until 1967 !  I always think of this model as the 'Morris Minor of typewriters'.  Very British, upright and dependable.  Made to last, most of these machines have now easily out-lived their first owner !

The Good Companion features a 44-character keyboard, two-colour ribbon mechanism and a chrome-plated folding paper rest.  This particular machine is in excellent condition and will give many years of utterly reliable service.  New rubber parts, including the typewriter and carry case feet, have been replaced.  Obviously cared for by the original owner, this typewriter still has the factory original oiler, Imperial-logoed cleaning cloth and typeface brush.  The handbook is no longer with the machine, but a photocopy of an original is included.   It is quite close to being in new condition and is probably one of the best examples of this sought-after pre-war  model that you will find.