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1969 Olivetti Valentine S Serial # 5414173 1969 Olivetti Valentine S typewriter, Serial # 5414173 Stephen Cook's 1969 Olivetti Valentine S typewriter. 2024-02-02 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Stephen Cook: 1969 Olivetti Valentine S Serial # 5414173 Was found in a second hand shop for a good price, kept it for a few years but was never likely to use it and it was just taking space so after a few relistings it finally sold.
I cannot determine where, or when it was produced but I understand the 'S' to be the second run of production, possibly Spain?. Originally the carry-handle was missing so I visited a bag & shoe repair shop where a rummage through a box of handles found a good sturdy substitute which was easily fitted. The machine was also missing the original orange ribbon spool holders but those are gold so I simply used normal Lettera holders. Function over form. The front support was undamaged which apparently is a common weak-point on these but the outer case was a slightly bowed and the top cover lightly scratched from the case, another common issue it seems. It was fun to have but more fun to see go to a new home.

1969 Olivetti Valentine S #5414173

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Hunter: Stephen Cook (Cookee)
Created: 02-01-2024 at 05:44PM
Last Edit: 02-02-2024 at 05:20AM

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Was found in a second hand shop for a good price, kept it for a few years but was never likely to use it and it was just taking space so after a few relistings it finally sold.
I cannot determine where, or when it was produced but I understand the 'S' to be the second run of production, possibly Spain?. Originally the carry-handle was missing so I visited a bag & shoe repair shop where a rummage through a box of handles found a good sturdy substitute which was easily fitted. The machine was also missing the original orange ribbon spool holders but those are gold so I simply used normal Lettera holders. Function over form. The front support was undamaged which apparently is a common weak-point on these but the outer case was a slightly bowed and the top cover lightly scratched from the case, another common issue it seems. It was fun to have but more fun to see go to a new home.

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Missing handle, label for shop that presumably sold it originally, or a repairer?
Missing handle, label for shop that presumably sold it originally, or a repairer?

Handle pin removed
Handle pin removed

Replacement handle images
Replacement handle images

Perfectly satisfactory repair and very solid. Works for me!
Perfectly satisfactory repair and very solid. Works for me!

Outer case, and rubber latches intact, another weak-point on these.
Outer case, and rubber latches intact, another weak-point on these.

Original Brochure, always popular
Original Brochure, always popular

Obverse of original brochure
Obverse of original brochure

Hunter: Stephen Cook (Cookee)

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