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1950 Olivetti Scribe Serial # 911508 1950 Olivetti Scribe typewriter, Serial # 911508 Eduardo van Zandweghe's 1950 Olivetti Scribe typewriter. 2021-07-11 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Eduardo van Zandweghe: 1950 Olivetti Scribe Serial # 911508 Extremely rare and very early version, prototype of the Lettera 22, it was made in Ivrea, Italy for the UK market . This model had not blocking system for the carriage!

1950 Olivetti Scribe #911508

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Eduardo van Zandweghe (mekanismo)
Created: 08-14-2016 at 03:24PM
Last Edit: 07-11-2021 at 06:19AM


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Extremely rare and very early version, prototype of the Lettera 22, it was made in Ivrea, Italy for the UK market . This model had not blocking system for the carriage!

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Little differences of the chassis not including a blocking system for the carriage.
Little differences of the chassis not including a blocking system for the carriage.


Rare fabric and wooden made original carrying case.
Rare fabric and wooden made original carrying case.

Embossed "OLIVETTI" chrome letters on the paper table
Embossed "OLIVETTI" chrome letters on the paper table

Hunter: Eduardo van Zandweghe (mekanismo)

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