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| Management number | 18130558 | Release Date | 2025/10/07 | List Price | $191.40 | Model Number | 18130558 | ||
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This listing is for a 1967 Underwood-Olivetti 21 typewriter in superb working and cosmetic condition. The typewriter has been professionally serviced and verified for full functionality. A new ribbon has been installed. It comes in the original fitted case with lined interior. Serial number is 708956.
The '21' is actually the classic Italian-designed Olivetti 'Studio 44' with a new body and very attractive two-tone blue/teal color. Olivetti bought Underwood and rebranded the 44 as Olivetti-Underwood 21'. It is otherwise identical to the Studio44--which was one of the best designed desktop portable typewriters of all time.
The Studio 44 was designed by Italian architect Marcello Nizzoli & engineer Guiseppe Beccio and they created an exceptionally well engineered and elegant work of machine art. Like the '44', the '21' has a metal body with contoured, heart-shaped(!) plastic keys and Mid-Century/Mod 60's styling at it's Italian best. In fact, along with Olympia's and
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Other |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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