Description: Olivetti Lettera 22 Portable Typewriter An Olivetti Lettera 22 portable typewriter, manufactured in Ivrea (Turin) Italy in the 1950s. A lovely lime green colour, with the QZERTY keyboard. The body is of die-cast aluminum, rounded perimeter with clean, functional lines, the case is of thick cardboard with a vinyl covering. The serial number is SN 341719.It comes with an original manual (in English). The QZERTY keyboard was the standard Italian keyboard layout for typewriters, giving the accents for Italian, and also French. The Olivetti Lettera 22 is a portable mechanical typewriter designed by Marcello Nizzoli in 1949 or 195012. It was a groundbreaking device that represented the first truly portable typewriter, combining compact design with functional excellence. Many notable writers and artists used the Lettera 22, including: James Herriot, Günter Grass, Malcolm Muggeridge, Georges Simenon, Gore Vidal, Luchino Visconti, Ansel Adams, Paul Auster, Will Self, Leonard Cohen, Tom Hanks, Joan Didion, William S. Burroughs, Italo Calvino:, Fidel Castro, Joan Collins, Alain Delon, Bob Dylan & Sylvia Plath. The Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter was featured in the 1999 film The Talented Mr. Ripley. In very good working vintage condition, very clean inside and out, with just few signs of wear to the metal case. The carry case is as shown, the split should be taped over to prevent further damage. Everything works as it should including the bell, more of a clunk than a ring. It would benefit however from a new ribbon. The typewriter carriage will be locked for shipping, the release lever is in front of the left platen roller knob. More typewriters which I have for sale. Size: case is about 9 cm high, 33 x 35 cm, weight 4.5 kg Please view all the photos before purchasing, they complete the description. While I do my best to reproduce the true colours of the pieces, they will vary slightly from system to system, and in actual viewing they will vary under differing lighting. All white spots are purely light reflections from the camera flash. Shipping: postage with tracking worldwide. The item will first be wrapped in bubble before packing securely in a solid box with lots of peanuts – earthquake proof. We aim to ship within 1 business day of receiving cleared, please forgive the odd occasion when this extends to 2-3 days. I always combine on postage where possible. International buyers are very welcome, but please be aware that import duties and any other fees are your responsibility. Items will be declared at the purchase price, we will not ship it as a gift. Returns are available only if an item is not as described. Refunds will be given only on receipt of the returned item, return postage will be at your expense. If you are unhappy with the item upon delivery, please contact me ASAP as I would like the opportunity to remedy the situation and have you as a happy customer.
Price: 535 AUD
Location: Oakleigh, Victoria
End Time: 2025-01-24T04:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 76.06 AUD
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Olivetti
Model: Quiet Riter
Colour: Green
