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1961 Olivetti Lettera 22 Serial # 91000447 1961 Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter, Serial # 91000447 Peter Felix's 1961 Olivetti Lettera 22 typewriter. 2026-11-14 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Peter Felix: 1961 Olivetti Lettera 22 Serial # 91000447 Lettera 22, blue, UK key layout, square keys, recently acquired from ebay for about £40. Included instruction manual and original vinyl dust cover. In good condition, types very nicely. Quite early in the 91xxxxxx series, made in Glasgow. Type size is elite, measured as 11.5 cpi.

1961 Olivetti Lettera 22 #91000447

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Hunter: Peter Felix (Petertronic)
Created: 11-14-2026 at 12:32PM
Last Edit: 11-14-2026 at 12:44PM

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Lettera 22, blue, UK key layout, square keys, recently acquired from ebay for about £40. Included instruction manual and original vinyl dust cover. In good condition, types very nicely. Quite early in the 91xxxxxx series, made in Glasgow. Type size is elite, measured as 11.5 cpi.

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Keys
Keys

Ribbon cover removed (yes, ribbon not correctly threaded!)
Ribbon cover removed (yes, ribbon not correctly threaded!)

Type slugs (dirty!)
Type slugs (dirty!)

Base
Base

Rear plate
Rear plate

Serial number. Frame almost obscures the 9 if not looking at an oblique angle.
Serial number. Frame almost obscures the 9 if not looking at an oblique angle.

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