Francisco Álvarez

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Olivetti M40 (3rd Version)

General Overview

Designed by Camillo Olivetti and perfected by engineer Gino Levi Martinoli between the 1930s and 1940s, the M40 is the quintessential desk machine. The "3rd version" (often produced from the late 1940s) represents the technical culmination of this model, combining legendary robustness with a more streamlined aesthetic.

Technical Specifications

Model: M40 - 3rd series.
Manufacturing period: 1946 - 1948.
Chassis: Heavy cast steel chassis, matte black finish (or glossy depending on condition).
Keyboard: AZERTY with circular black Bakelite keys and a metal bezel.

In good condition for its age and functional.

Olivetti M40 (3ème Version)

Présentation Générale

Conçue par Camillo Olivetti et perfectionnée par l'ingénieur Gino Levi Martinoli entre les années 30 et 40, la M40 est la machine de bureau par excellence. La "3ème version" (souvent produite à partir de la fin des années 40) représente l'aboutissement technique de ce modèle, alliant une robustesse légendaire à une esthétique plus épurée.

Caractéristiques Techniques

Modèle : M40 - 3ème série.
Période de fabrication : 1946 - 1948.
Châssis : Fonte d'acier lourde, finition noir mat (ou brillant selon l'état de conservation).
Clavier : AZERTY avec touches circulaires en bakélite noire et cerclage métallique.

En bon état vu son âge et fonctionnel 

Olivetti, M40 - Typewriter - 1940-1950

1940-1950 - Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

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Olivetti M40, 3rd version, with an iron chassis in black, dating from 1946–1948, designed by Camillo Olivetti and Gino Levi Martinoli, dimensions 34×26×23 cm, and in working order with fairly good condition and minor signs of wear.

Olivetti, M40 - Typewriter - 1940-1950

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Olivetti M40, 3rd version, with an iron chassis in black, dating from 1946–1948, designed by Camillo Olivetti and Gino Levi Martinoli, dimensions 34×26×23 cm, and in working order with fairly good condition and minor signs of wear.

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