1970 Olympia Traveller de Luxe #9629627
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Barrie Mahoney (barryuk)
Created: 09-28-2017 at 07:04AM
Last Edit: 09-28-2017 at 07:23AM
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Description:
This is the machine that started my interest and curiosity. It is marked as an Olympia Traveller de Luxe, which I found in a charity shop in the Canary Islands. When trying to purchase a new ribbon, only an Olivetti would fit.
The jury is still out, but this Brazilian made machine would appear to be an Olivetti Tropical in disguise!
It is a lovely typewriter and I enjoy using it, although I doubt I will use it for my next book.
Any suggestions, comments regarding history welcome.
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Hunter: Barrie Mahoney (barryuk)
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I am a writer, author and blogger living in the Canary Islands. Although I haven't used a typewriter for many years, my interest was recently kindled when I found an Olympia Traveller de Luxe lurking in a charity shop. When trying to buy a new ribbon, it seems that this machine is not all that it seems...
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