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1939 Olympia Simplex Serial # 0270665 1939 Olympia Simplex typewriter, Serial # 0270665 Little Typist's 1939 Olympia Simplex typewriter. 2025-04-04 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Little Typist: 1939 Olympia Simplex Serial # 0270665 Restored Olympia Simplex. A true gem!
Had to align the carriage rails because it was jamming (it had too much friction).
Bakelite keys and new decals.
Offered it as a birthday gift to a young and passionate writer.
Hope it will be a source of joy and a witness to the future great stories and novels.

1939 Olympia Simplex #0270665

Status: Sightings
Hunter: Little Typist (LittleTypist)
Created: 04-04-2025 at 05:06AM
Last Edit: 04-04-2025 at 05:14AM


Description:

Restored Olympia Simplex. A true gem!
Had to align the carriage rails because it was jamming (it had too much friction).
Bakelite keys and new decals.
Offered it as a birthday gift to a young and passionate writer.
Hope it will be a source of joy and a witness to the future great stories and novels.

Typeface Specimen:

Photos:

Rear view
Rear view


Underneath
Underneath

SN
SN

Carriage SN
Carriage SN



Case with new leather handle
Case with new leather handle

Hunter: Little Typist (LittleTypist)

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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 72

Young & enthusiast collector working in a typography.



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