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1963 Aztec (Erika) 14 Serial # 2185834 1963 Aztec (Erika) 14 typewriter, Serial # 2185834 Dyche Mullins's 1963 Aztec (Erika) 14 typewriter. 2025-05-20 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Dyche Mullins: 1963 Aztec (Erika) 14 Serial # 2185834 This Ukrainian Cyrillic typewriter was manufactured in East Germany by the Aztec Company. The serial number suggests a manufacturing date between 1961-1964, but original documentation indicates that it was sold as new in 1971 by the All Languages Typewriter Company of New York. This machine was purchased by one "J. Teodorowych" who might be John Teodorovich, Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the US. If so, he bought this typewriter early (February) in the year of his death.

This machine is built like a soviet-era tank and still types like the day it was built.. The only flaw is a broken/missing platen knob on the left side.

I have the original receipts (from 1971), owners' manual, cleaning kit, and a pristine, vinyl typewriter cover, branded with All Languages Typewriter Co.

1963 Aztec (Erika) 14 #2185834

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Dyche Mullins (Dyche)
Created: 05-20-2025 at 11:57AM
Last Edit: 05-20-2025 at 03:47PM

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This Ukrainian Cyrillic typewriter was manufactured in East Germany by the Aztec Company. The serial number suggests a manufacturing date between 1961-1964, but original documentation indicates that it was sold as new in 1971 by the All Languages Typewriter Company of New York. This machine was purchased by one "J. Teodorowych" who might be John Teodorovich, Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the US. If so, he bought this typewriter early (February) in the year of his death.

This machine is built like a soviet-era tank and still types like the day it was built.. The only flaw is a broken/missing platen knob on the left side.

I have the original receipts (from 1971), owners' manual, cleaning kit, and a pristine, vinyl typewriter cover, branded with All Languages Typewriter Co.

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Aztec model 14 in carrying case.
Aztec model 14 in carrying case.

Closeup of Ukrainian Cyrillic keyboard.
Closeup of Ukrainian Cyrillic keyboard.

Slugs and typebars.
Slugs and typebars.

Aztec model 14 serial number.
Aztec model 14 serial number.

Inside top of typewriter carrying case.
Inside top of typewriter carrying case.

Original letter from All Languages Typewriter Company to Mr. J Teodorowych of West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Original letter from All Languages Typewriter Company to Mr. J Teodorowych of West Springfield, Massachusetts.

Hunter: Dyche Mullins (Dyche)

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I live in San Francisco and I love Olivetti and Olympia typewriters. I collect and use both English and Russian (Cyillic) models.


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