Nice work, I knew you were the man to figure out what the heck ailed that machine.
I am surprised at the quality of Letteras for the size-- other typewriters that size do not feel as solid. I wonder how much they cost in their heyday?
Strikethru- My Dad says the Lettera 32 cost $60 in 1972. He bought it in midtown Manhattan, used it just about daily for the better part of 30 years, and passed it along to me. I agree with you about the machine's solidity- it's also very portable!
Nice work, I knew you were the man to figure out what the heck ailed that machine.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised at the quality of Letteras for the size-- other typewriters that size do not feel as solid. I wonder how much they cost in their heyday?
Yeah, that fix isn't something I would have figured out in a zillion years. You were obviously the right person for this typewriter. ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it made the journey safely!
Strikethru- My Dad says the Lettera 32 cost $60 in 1972. He bought it in midtown Manhattan, used it just about daily for the better part of 30 years, and passed it along to me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the machine's solidity- it's also very portable!
I might have to look at getting an Olivetti Lettera in the future...
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