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1962 Olympia SM5 Serial # 2055963 1962 Olympia SM5 typewriter, Serial # 2055963 Sylvia Bass's 1962 Olympia SM5 typewriter. 2026-01-01 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Sylvia Bass: 1962 Olympia SM5 Serial # 2055963 This was my second typewriter and my first Olympia. I purchased it from a collector via eBay. He is local, so I was able to try it out before purchase. It is in great condition, including the platen. The case is also in good condition and included the key. As my technique for typing on a manual typewriter improves, this one has become a favorite.

1962 Olympia SM5 #2055963

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Sylvia Bass (katzenfrau)
Created: 01-01-2026 at 11:16AM
Last Edit: 01-01-2026 at 11:20AM

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This was my second typewriter and my first Olympia. I purchased it from a collector via eBay. He is local, so I was able to try it out before purchase. It is in great condition, including the platen. The case is also in good condition and included the key. As my technique for typing on a manual typewriter improves, this one has become a favorite.

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SM5 back
SM5 back


SM5 from the top
SM5 from the top

SM5 with ribbon cover open
SM5 with ribbon cover open

SM5 Case with key
SM5 Case with key

Hunter: Sylvia Bass (katzenfrau)

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I recently started collecting typewriters after rediscovering my love for them at an event. I am fortunate to live in an area with a small group of people who appreciate typewriters. We meet bimonthly and share recent finds and host type-ins to let others in our area discover the joy of typewriters.


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