Hermes Baby - Typewriter - 1970-1980

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Hermes Baby portable typewriter from Switzerland, in good condition with minor signs of aging and spots, white plastic housing, AZERTY keyboard, dimensions 30 cm (W) × 7 cm (H) × 30 cm (D), in working order and dating to around 1970–1980.

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Hermes Baby portable typewriter, an iconic collector's item known for its compact and lightweight design.

This 1976 version is recognizable by the white or light gray plastic/metal housing and the square keys, which gives a more modern look than the early "mint green" metal models from the 1950s and 60s.

The Hermes Baby is worldwide known as one of the most portable typewriters of the 20th century, ideal for travelers and writers.
Many famous writers used the Baby: Hemingway, Steinbeck, and Ian Fleming—the father of James Bond—created his famous spy on one of these machines.

Many of these models are equipped with an automatic ribbon reversal mechanism, which makes typing more efficient.
This model features an AZERTY keyboard layout, which is common in Belgium and France, among others.

Needs maintenance on one of the letters and on the carriage drive belt.

Hermes Baby portable typewriter, an iconic collector's item known for its compact and lightweight design.

This 1976 version is recognizable by the white or light gray plastic/metal housing and the square keys, which gives a more modern look than the early "mint green" metal models from the 1950s and 60s.

The Hermes Baby is worldwide known as one of the most portable typewriters of the 20th century, ideal for travelers and writers.
Many famous writers used the Baby: Hemingway, Steinbeck, and Ian Fleming—the father of James Bond—created his famous spy on one of these machines.

Many of these models are equipped with an automatic ribbon reversal mechanism, which makes typing more efficient.
This model features an AZERTY keyboard layout, which is common in Belgium and France, among others.

Needs maintenance on one of the letters and on the carriage drive belt.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Switzerland
Material
Plastic
Manufacturer/ Brand
Hermes Baby
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Estimated period
1970-1980
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Objects sold
Private

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