"Apothecary" Olympia Simplex Typewriter
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This is a PRISTINE example of the Early Olympia Simplex typewriter that had the original shape of the Early Olympia typewriters like Elite and Progress.
Serial 156176 from 1937. Considerably an early version of the Olympia portables.
Mechanical condition.
Professionally restored to perfect working order.
New & fresh Black fitted on original metal spools.
Nice dinging bell and smooth action.
Super Smooth to type on.
Happy to add a new platen for £145 extra, and will need 3 weeks extra.
Happy to fit a purple ribbon that types darker than black if requested. No extra charge.
Cosmetic condition:
Like all our typewriters, it was genuinely restored & serviced.
Excellent frame with minimum surface marks on the frame that was well preserved.
Can be removed from its base. Will supply a complimentary typewriter pad.
Clean round Keys.
Original carrying lid and base that are in Very good condition, working lock and main mark is on the outside as felt is worn.
Keyboard & Font/Typeface:
QWERTY Keyboard with additional 4 Apothecary symbols,
PICA typeface
10 pts per the inch.