# Vintage 1965 Olivetti Lettera 22 Portable Manual TypewriterUp for sale is an iconic **1965 Olivetti Lettera 22 manual portable typewriter**, produced by Olivetti. Designed by Marcello Nizzoli, the Lettera 22 is widely regarded as one of the finest design achievements in modern industrial history (celebrated in the permanent design collection of the MoMA in New York).This machine features a standard **QWERTY Spanish layout (including the dedicated \"Ñ\" key)** and prints in standard **Pica (Code 1)** pitch.---### Item Specifications* **Brand:** Olivetti* **Model:** Lettera 22* **Year of Manufacture:** 1965* **Serial Number:** 1713278* **Origin:** Olivetti (Brazil)* **Keyboard Layout:** Spanish QWERTY (with \"Ñ\")* **Typeface:** Pica (Code 1)* **Ribbon:** Brand-new ribbon installed – ready to type out of the box!* **Case:** Not included (Typewriter only)---### Functional & Cosmetic Condition* **Functional Condition:** Fully tested and in good working order. Keys strike crisply and return promptly without binding, the carriage moves cleanly across the platen, line advance functions properly, and margin stops set accurately.* **Cosmetic Condition:** Good vintage aesthetic with normal, honest signs of age and handling over its 60-year history. Please inspect all high-resolution photos closely, as they reflect the exact physical condition of the item.---### Important Note to Buyers* **Actual Images:** All photographs in this listing are of the exact physical machine you will receive (no stock photos, no AI renderings).* **Vintage Disclaimer:** You are purchasing an authentic, working 60-year-old mechanical machine. While it has been tested and works well, please do not expect a brand-new, factory-pristine modern appliance. Expect the natural patina, character, and cosmetic nuances of a well-kept mid-century item.* **Questions:** If you need additional photos, close-ups of specific mechanisms, or further details, please feel free to message. All questions will be answered promptly!---### Careful Packing & Secure ShippingVintage typewriters must be packed with extreme care—especially when shipped without a carrying case. The carriage will be locked/secured to prevent shock and shifting during transit, sensitive mechanisms will be cushioned, and the typewriter will be wrapped thoroughly in multiple layers of heavy-duty bubble wrap inside a sturdy, crush-tested box with ample void fill. Ships fully tracked and insured.
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