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1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 Serial # S653336 1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter, Serial # S653336 Roger Hyam's 1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter. 2025-09-15 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Roger Hyam: 1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 Serial # S653336 Gifted from the estate of a friend. Made in Great Britain - Glasgow! Works beautifully. Includes dust cover and case and instructions. Were the brushes etc official accessories I wonder?

1950 Olivetti Lettera 22 #S653336

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Roger Hyam (rogerhyam)
Created: 09-15-2025 at 10:46AM
Last Edit: 09-15-2025 at 12:21PM

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Gifted from the estate of a friend. Made in Great Britain - Glasgow! Works beautifully. Includes dust cover and case and instructions. Were the brushes etc official accessories I wonder?

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dust cover came with it
dust cover came with it

Tools were with it. Are the official accessories? What is the orange plastic thing?
Tools were with it. Are the official accessories? What is the orange plastic thing?




round keys
round keys

Made in Great Britain. Cultural note: I have Empire typewriters that proudly say "Made in England" so why doesn't this say "Made in Scotland" - discuss!
Made in Great Britain. Cultural note: I have Empire typewriters that proudly say "Made in England" so why doesn't this say "Made in Scotland" - discuss!

£ and $ but no *
ÂŁ and $ but no *

1950 written on underside of lid.
1950 written on underside of lid.

S653336
S653336

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