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No. 15372243

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Ettore Sottsass and Perry King for Olivetti "Valentine S" typewriter
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€ 170
327 weeks ago

Ettore Sottsass and Perry King for Olivetti "Valentine S" typewriter

The most famous and world-renowned typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass together with British designer Perry King for the Italian firm Olivetti S.p. A., Italy. The "Valentine" typewriter was launched in 1969. So many years later it is still very popular with Sottsass collectors. Print at the exterior says that this typewriter was produced in "Barcelona - Spain", at the other side it says "Made in Olivetti Plant", see all photos. Condition in accordance with age and use. There are stains and some wear on the storage box, but also on the typewriter. There is also a bit of glue at the top, but this can be overseen as part of the entire item. Refer to the last close-up photo with blue arrows. All functions of the typewriter work well. Refer to the typed text. Dimensions: 11.7 x 34.3 x 35.2 cm - 4 5/8 x 13 1/2 x 13 7/8 inches Weight: slightly more than 5 kg Will be well packaged and shipped registered by PostNL, in and outside the Netherlands.

No. 15372243

Sold
Ettore Sottsass and Perry King for Olivetti "Valentine S" typewriter

Ettore Sottsass and Perry King for Olivetti "Valentine S" typewriter

The most famous and world-renowned typewriter designed by Ettore Sottsass together with British designer Perry King for the Italian firm Olivetti S.p. A., Italy.

The "Valentine" typewriter was launched in 1969. So many years later it is still very popular with Sottsass collectors.

Print at the exterior says that this typewriter was produced in "Barcelona - Spain", at the other side it says "Made in Olivetti Plant", see all photos.

Condition in accordance with age and use. There are stains and some wear on the storage box, but also on the typewriter. There is also a bit of glue at the top, but this can be overseen as part of the entire item. Refer to the last close-up photo with blue arrows.

All functions of the typewriter work well. Refer to the typed text.

Dimensions: 11.7 x 34.3 x 35.2 cm - 4 5/8 x 13 1/2 x 13 7/8 inches
Weight: slightly more than 5 kg


Will be well packaged and shipped registered by PostNL, in and outside the Netherlands.

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