Marcello Nizzoli - Olivetti, Lettera 32 - Typewriter - 1960-1970
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Olivetti Lettera 32 portable typewriter designed by Marcello Nizzoli, in very good condition with minor signs of wear, aluminum body in blue with its original rigid blue case, serial number 5498495, Ivrea, Italy, produced circa 1960–1970, dimensions 34 × 35 × 10 cm, weight 5.5 kg, and fully working with verification marks.
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OLIVETTI LETTERA 32 with original rigid blue case (the case zipper detached as in the photo), produced in IVREA, blue color, excellent condition with signs of age, functioning. Portable manual typewriter, serial number 5498495. Mechanical part excellent, frame in excellent condition, paintwork good. I recommend changing the ink ribbon.
Design Nizzoli Moma New York genuine Italian design 1970-
Shipping will be trackable, insured and the package personalized at no extra cost, except for difficult-to-reach countries and islands; in those cases the price will be agreed with the buyer.
Characteristics:
p portable typewriter manual.
Keyboard:
QZERTY - 43 keys with corresponding 86 characters.
Line spacing:
3 positions plus zero.
Carriage return:
present.
Chassis:
aluminum with removable lid.
Color:
Blue. (other colors: green-yellow, red (in the first version the smooth red color was used, while in the subsequent versions the satin red color was used).
Production: First version produced from 1963
Design:
Marcello Nizzoli.
Mechanical project:
G. Beccio.
Notes: a model that achieved enormous commercial success. The mechanical base of Lettera 32 was used for the production of Dora- DL- Valentine – Lettera 25 and Lettera 35.
Serial number and other:
the serial number is engraved on the right side of the frame - in front of the ink ribbon spool. The removable lid bears the Olivetti logo. Characterized by two levers for securing the ink spools.
OLIVETTI LETTERA 32 with original rigid blue case (the case zipper detached as in the photo), produced in IVREA, blue color, excellent condition with signs of age, functioning. Portable manual typewriter, serial number 5498495. Mechanical part excellent, frame in excellent condition, paintwork good. I recommend changing the ink ribbon.
Design Nizzoli Moma New York genuine Italian design 1970-
Shipping will be trackable, insured and the package personalized at no extra cost, except for difficult-to-reach countries and islands; in those cases the price will be agreed with the buyer.
Characteristics:
p portable typewriter manual.
Keyboard:
QZERTY - 43 keys with corresponding 86 characters.
Line spacing:
3 positions plus zero.
Carriage return:
present.
Chassis:
aluminum with removable lid.
Color:
Blue. (other colors: green-yellow, red (in the first version the smooth red color was used, while in the subsequent versions the satin red color was used).
Production: First version produced from 1963
Design:
Marcello Nizzoli.
Mechanical project:
G. Beccio.
Notes: a model that achieved enormous commercial success. The mechanical base of Lettera 32 was used for the production of Dora- DL- Valentine – Lettera 25 and Lettera 35.
Serial number and other:
the serial number is engraved on the right side of the frame - in front of the ink ribbon spool. The removable lid bears the Olivetti logo. Characterized by two levers for securing the ink spools.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
5.5 kg
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Aluminium
Designer/artist/maker
Marcello Nizzoli
Manufacturer/ Brand
Lettera 32, Olivetti
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
10 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
35 cm
In Working Order
Yes
Verification Marks
Yes
Estimated period
1960-1970
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