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1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 Serial # XS-759079 1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter, Serial # XS-759079 David MacGregor Barlow's 1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter. 2022-12-13 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of David MacGregor Barlow: 1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 Serial # XS-759079 First generation of the Lettera 22 manufactured in Glasgow Scotland. This early model doe snot have the red tab key so synonymous of Lettera typewriters. In fact it has no tabulator at all. But a beautiful typewriter and in near-mint condition.

1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 #XS-759079

Status: My Collection
Hunter: David MacGregor Barlow (dmbarlow)
Created: 12-13-2022 at 04:29AM
Last Edit: 12-13-2022 at 04:40AM


Description:

First generation of the Lettera 22 manufactured in Glasgow Scotland. This early model doe snot have the red tab key so synonymous of Lettera typewriters. In fact it has no tabulator at all. But a beautiful typewriter and in near-mint condition.

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Montage photos of the typewriter
Montage photos of the typewriter

1950 Lettera 22 on balcony in HK
1950 Lettera 22 on balcony in HK


The original carry-case for the 1950 Olivetti Lettera 22, made in Glasgow - Scotland.
The original carry-case for the 1950 Olivetti Lettera 22, made in Glasgow - Scotland.


Type sample of the 1950 Olivetti Lettera.
Type sample of the 1950 Olivetti Lettera.

Montage
Montage

Rear view of Olivetti L22 with ribbon case removed
Rear view of Olivetti L22 with ribbon case removed



Hunter: David MacGregor Barlow (dmbarlow)

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