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1952 Olivetti Lettera 22 Serial # 983858 1952 Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter, Serial # 983858 John Cooper's 1952 Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter. 2021-01-30 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of John Cooper: 1952 Olivetti Lettera 22 Serial # 983858 Although this typewriter is in good mechanical shape (and otherwise fair cosmetic shape), the 26 letter keys and the 9 key had an extremely hard, clear residue on them (see photo 6). It might have been a "superglue" used to cover the key labels for teaching. After several non-destructive chemicals failed, I finally got most of the residue off with 2500 grit sandpaper, but the keys will never look new.

1952 Olivetti Lettera 22 #983858

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Hunter: John Cooper (johntheeditor)
Created: 01-30-2021 at 07:10PM
Last Edit: 01-30-2021 at 07:25PM

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Although this typewriter is in good mechanical shape (and otherwise fair cosmetic shape), the 26 letter keys and the 9 key had an extremely hard, clear residue on them (see photo 6). It might have been a "superglue" used to cover the key labels for teaching. After several non-destructive chemicals failed, I finally got most of the residue off with 2500 grit sandpaper, but the keys will never look new.

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