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Olivetti S.p.A

Valentine Portable Typewriter

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Description

The Olivetti Valentine Portable Typewriter, designed by Ettore Sottsass and Briton Perry King, is one of the nicest typewriters in the world and is featured in a permanent exhibition at MOMA, NYC.

  • The most iconic of Olivetti's typewriters.
  • Accompanied with a slide-on case that ingeniously fastens to the back plate of the typewriter with rubber straps.
  • Body is made largely of shiny ABS plastic, while case has a heavy matte texture.
  • Bright orange caps of the ribbon reels perk up the mechanism.
  • This piece is final sale and not eligible for return.


Condition Report

Revive
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Like New

Excellent overall working condition.

Very minor scratches to typewriter.

Minor wear to carrying case.

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 inches / 11.43 cm
Width: 13 inches / 33.02 cm
Depth: 14 inches / 35.56 cm

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Region

North America

Country

United States

Construction Year Start

1969

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