Name: Olympia Monica - Typewriter - 1960-1970
Brand: Olympia Monica

Francisco Álvarez

Vintage Typewriter & Calculator Auction

Portable Olympia Monica typewriter, made in West Germany (Olympia Werke AG, Wilhelmshaven) in the 1960s.

Model with French AZERTY keyboard, reputed for its build quality, robustness and typing accuracy.

Condition

* Functional: all main functions have been tested.
* Correct typing (test sheet available).
* Carriage, line return and typing operate normally.
* Very good cosmetic condition, original paint well preserved.
* Ribbon still usable (to be replaced eventually for optimal print quality).
* Original carrying case included (case locking key missing)

A light overhaul/cleaning will restore its full potential, but it is perfectly usable as is.

Ideal for
* Collector.
* Vintage decor.
* Writer or enthusiast of mechanical machines.
* Original gift.

In-person pickup preferred due to weight, or careful shipping possible.

Machine à écrire Olympia Monica portable, fabriquée en Allemagne de l’Ouest (Olympia Werke AG, Wilhelmshaven) dans les années 1960.

Modèle à clavier AZERTY français, réputé pour sa qualité de fabrication, sa robustesse et sa précision d’écriture.

État

* Fonctionnelle : toutes les fonctions principales ont été testées.
* Écriture correcte (feuille de test disponible).
* Chariot, retour ligne et frappe fonctionnent normalement.
* Très bel état esthétique, peinture d’origine bien conservée.
* Ruban encore utilisable (à remplacer à terme pour une qualité d’impression optimale).
* Valise de transport d’origine présente (clé de verrouillage de la valise manquante)

Une légère révision/nettoyage permettra de lui redonner tout son potentiel, mais elle est parfaitement utilisable en l’état.

Idéale pour
* Collectionneur.
* Décoration vintage.
* Écrivain ou amateur de machines mécaniques.
* Cadeau original.

Remise en main propre privilégiée compte tenu du poids, ou expédition soignée possible.

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Olympia Monica - Typewriter - 1960-1970

1960-1970 - Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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Olympia Monica portable typewriter from West Germany (c. 1960–1970), with an AZERTY French keyboard, in iron and PVC, 34 cm wide, 16 cm high, 32 cm deep, in working order with minor age wear.

Olympia Monica - Typewriter - 1960-1970

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Olympia Monica portable typewriter from West Germany (c. 1960–1970), with an AZERTY French keyboard, in iron and PVC, 34 cm wide, 16 cm high, 32 cm deep, in working order with minor age wear.

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