1915 Oliver 8 #D31468
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Brian Decker (bkdecker66)
Created: 06-19-2026 at 08:45AM
Last Edit: 06-19-2026 at 09:05AM
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2026-JUN-19, Original Gallery Creation. I spotted this Oliver 8 on US eBay this morning, located in Bourges, France, asking $1200 USD OBO, seller "marc5077". This is not in my budget, but I found it unusual and interesting enough to create a TWDB gallery for it. Then I discovered that it's the first Oliver 8 gallery on TWDB! The Oliver Typewriters website (see link) explains the "D" stands for "Derivative", representing 32-key Oliver typewriters for foreign language keyboard layouts. This one, naturally, has the AZERTY layout. According to the website, the serial number range for Oliver 8 "Derivative" machines is D31001-D31747 for 1914-1915, placing this specimen about in the middle of the production series. It appears to be in very nice condition, and would be a great addition to my collection if only the cost + shipping from France weren't so much.
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Hunter: Brian Decker (bkdecker66)
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My interest in typewriters started in 1997, when I was in graduate school at the University of Georgia. I purchased and read Darryl Rehr's book, joined ETC, and started reaching out to known collectors. I had several email interchanges with Richard Polt dating from that period. I also bought some of my first machines from Bob Aubert, and visited him at his home twice. After marriage and relocation to New England, I continued visiting antique shops and eBay, until other priorities put my typewriter hobby on hiatus around 2008.
In late 2024, I started up again, working on my machines and having some of them serviced professionally by New England Typewriter (NET) LLC (Merrimack, NH), until they closed their doors in December of 2025. Since mid-2025, I have been adding to my collection again, first with a Hermes 3000 purchase from NET, then with various auctions and purchases on eBay, when I find something that catches my eye.
RESEARCH NOTE: When researching the Oliver 8 on a computer with lots of screen real estate, you may find that launching the Oliver Serial Number page and the Oliver 8 By Model/Year/Serial page in new browser windows can give you interesting perspectives on changes throughout the model series.
