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1970 Olivetti Valentine Serial # 60211620 1970 Olivetti Valentine typewriter, Serial # 60211620 Francois Gosselin's 1970 Olivetti Valentine typewriter. 2025-03-20 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Francois Gosselin: 1970 Olivetti Valentine Serial # 60211620 I purchased this typewriter in the north of France in 2024.

I gave it a deep cleaning and fully restored it to make all the mechanisms work again. A brand new ribbon was installed.

AZERTY keyboard
Manufactured in 1970

After restoration, I sold this typewriter for 110€.

1970 Olivetti Valentine #60211620

Status: Sightings
Hunter: Francois Gosselin (francois0002)
Created: 03-20-2025 at 02:42AM
Last Edit: 03-20-2025 at 02:44AM


Description:

I purchased this typewriter in the north of France in 2024.

I gave it a deep cleaning and fully restored it to make all the mechanisms work again. A brand new ribbon was installed.

AZERTY keyboard
Manufactured in 1970

After restoration, I sold this typewriter for 110€.

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Hunter: Francois Gosselin (francois0002)

Francois Gosselin's Typewriter Galleries [ My Collection ] [ My Sightings ]

Status: Typewriter Hunter
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My name is François, I’m French, and I work in IT and web marketing. Born in the 90s, I didn’t grow up using typewriters, but I’ve always had a passion for flea markets and vintage treasures. One day, I found myself face-to-face with an old Underwood No. 5 in rather poor condition. Something about it sparked my curiosity. I decided to take it under my wing, carefully restoring and reviving it. Seeing it come back to life was a turning point.

Since then, I’ve developed a real passion for collecting and restoring typewriters of all kinds. What I enjoy most is bringing their intricate mechanisms back to full working order, piece by piece. I take great pride in ensuring each machine I restore is not only beautiful but fully operational.

Over the past eight years, more than sixty typewriters have passed through my hands and my small workshop. As much as I would love to create a personal museum, space is limited—and my partner has a keen eye on our home’s interior design! So I choose to pass on most of the machines I restore, bringing joy to fellow enthusiasts and collectors. Of course, I keep a few special models that hold a place close to my heart.

Today, I wish to contribute to the TWDB, a resource that has given me invaluable information over the years. It’s my turn to give back and share what I can with this wonderful community.



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