Marcello Nizzoli - Olivetti, Lettera 32 - Typewriter - 1960-1970
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Olivetti Lettera 32 portable typewriter in an aluminum blue case, designed by Marcello Nizzoli and produced in Ivrea, Italy in the 1960s, with dimensions 34 cm wide, 35 cm deep and 10 cm high, weight 5.5 g, in good used condition with age-related marks, functioning and bearing verification marks.
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OLIVETTI LETTERA 32 with its original rigid blue case, produced in IVREA, blue color, excellent condition with signs of age, functioning. Portable typewriter, serial number 5498558. Mechanical parts excellent, frame in excellent condition, paintwork good. Included ink ribbon.
Design Nizzoli Moma New York genuine Italian design 1970-
Shipping will be trackable, insured, and the package personalized at no additional cost, except for countries and islands that are difficult to reach; in those cases the price will be agreed with the buyer.
Features:
manual portable typewriter.
Keyboard:
QZERTY - 43 keys with corresponding 86 characters.
Line spacing:
3 positions plus zero.
Line-up device:
present.
Body:
aluminum with removable cover.
Color:
Blue. (other colors: green-yellow, red (in the first version the solid red color was used, while in subsequent versions the satin red color was used).
Production:
First version produced from 1963
Design:
Marcello Nizzoli.
Mechanical design:
G. Beccio.
Notes:
A model that achieved enormous commercial success. The mechanical base of the Lettera 32 was used for the production of the Dora-DL-Violet? Valentine – Lettera 25 and Lettera 35.
Serial number and others:
The serial number is engraved on the right side of the frame — in front of the ribbon spool area. The removable cover bears the Olivetti logo. Characterized by two levers for locking the ribbon spools.
OLIVETTI LETTERA 32 with its original rigid blue case, produced in IVREA, blue color, excellent condition with signs of age, functioning. Portable typewriter, serial number 5498558. Mechanical parts excellent, frame in excellent condition, paintwork good. Included ink ribbon.
Design Nizzoli Moma New York genuine Italian design 1970-
Shipping will be trackable, insured, and the package personalized at no additional cost, except for countries and islands that are difficult to reach; in those cases the price will be agreed with the buyer.
Features:
manual portable typewriter.
Keyboard:
QZERTY - 43 keys with corresponding 86 characters.
Line spacing:
3 positions plus zero.
Line-up device:
present.
Body:
aluminum with removable cover.
Color:
Blue. (other colors: green-yellow, red (in the first version the solid red color was used, while in subsequent versions the satin red color was used).
Production:
First version produced from 1963
Design:
Marcello Nizzoli.
Mechanical design:
G. Beccio.
Notes:
A model that achieved enormous commercial success. The mechanical base of the Lettera 32 was used for the production of the Dora-DL-Violet? Valentine – Lettera 25 and Lettera 35.
Serial number and others:
The serial number is engraved on the right side of the frame — in front of the ribbon spool area. The removable cover bears the Olivetti logo. Characterized by two levers for locking the ribbon spools.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
5.5 g
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Aluminium
Designer/artist/maker
Marcello Nizzoli
Manufacturer/ Brand
Lettera 32, Olivetti
Style
Industrial
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
35 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated period
1960-1970
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