The Mercedes Selecta is produced between 1934 and 1940. Before its time this typewriter has some light moisture damage and is reasonable due to good damping. The machine is described in the book underneath. This machine is for the Dutch market with keys in Dutch. Technically the typewriter is in order, all keys work well. The ribbon is dry and the paper feed should be adjusted. The top cover is original with a leather handle. The age of the typewriter can be seen from the lining of the wooden cover. See pictures to assess the condition. Robert Walter KUNZMANN, Hundert Jahre Schreibmaschinen im Büro. Geschichte des Schreibens maschinellen, Merkur Verlag Rinteln, 1979, p. 164. #gift2018