Marcello Nizzoli - Olivetti, Lettera 32 - Typewriter - 1960-1970

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Description from the seller

OLIVETTI LETTERA 32, version produced in IVREA, blue color, excellent condition with signs of age, working. Portable typewriter, serial number 2664697. Mechanical function excellent, frame in excellent condition, paintwork good. I recommend changing the ink ribbon.
Design Nizzoli Moma New York genuine Italian design 1970-
The shipment will be trackable, insured, and the personalized package without any additional costs, except for hard-to-reach countries and islands; in such cases the price will be agreed with the buyer.
Characteristics:
manual portable typewriter.

Keyboard:
QZERTY - 43 keys with 86 characters.

Line spacing:
3 positions plus zero.

Line spacer:
present.

Body:
aluminum with removable cover.

Color:
Blue. (other colors: green-yellow, red (in the first version a smooth red was used, while in subsequent versions a satin red was used).

Production:
First version produced from 1963

Design:
Marcello Nizzoli.

Mechanical design:
G. Beccio.

Notes:
model that achieved enormous commercial success. The mechanical base of Letter 32 was used for the production of Dora-DL-Valentine – Letter 25 and Letter 35.

Serial number and more:
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 securing the ribbon spools.

OLIVETTI LETTERA 32, version produced in IVREA, blue color, excellent condition with signs of age, working. Portable typewriter, serial number 2664697. Mechanical function excellent, frame in excellent condition, paintwork good. I recommend changing the ink ribbon.
Design Nizzoli Moma New York genuine Italian design 1970-
The shipment will be trackable, insured, and the personalized package without any additional costs, except for hard-to-reach countries and islands; in such cases the price will be agreed with the buyer.
Characteristics:
manual portable typewriter.

Keyboard:
QZERTY - 43 keys with 86 characters.

Line spacing:
3 positions plus zero.

Line spacer:
present.

Body:
aluminum with removable cover.

Color:
Blue. (other colors: green-yellow, red (in the first version a smooth red was used, while in subsequent versions a satin red was used).

Production:
First version produced from 1963

Design:
Marcello Nizzoli.

Mechanical design:
G. Beccio.

Notes:
model that achieved enormous commercial success. The mechanical base of Letter 32 was used for the production of Dora-DL-Valentine – Letter 25 and Letter 35.

Serial number and more:
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 securing the ribbon spools.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
5.5 kg
Specific region of origin
Piemonte
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Aluminium
Designer/artist/maker
Marcello Nizzoli
Manufacturer/ Brand
Lettera 32, Olivetti
Style
Industrial
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
ItalyVerified
153
Objects sold
100%
Private

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