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1970 Olivetti Praxis 48 Serial # 5236049 1970 Olivetti Praxis 48 typewriter, Serial # 5236049 Michael Hoehne's 1970 Olivetti Praxis 48 typewriter. 2013-12-21 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Michael Hoehne: 1970 Olivetti Praxis 48 Serial # 5236049 The Praxis 48 is a fascinating machine. I bought a new one in the 70s and unwittingly sold it---to another graphic designer, who was smarter than I was, eh? This one I bought out of renewed appreciation and nostalgia but it was poorly packed and destroyed in shipping. Electric, but still irresistible.

1970 Olivetti Praxis 48 #5236049

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Michael Hoehne (mhoehne)
Created: 12-21-2013 at 10:09AM
Last Edit: 12-21-2013 at 05:01PM


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The Praxis 48 is a fascinating machine. I bought a new one in the 70s and unwittingly sold it---to another graphic designer, who was smarter than I was, eh? This one I bought out of renewed appreciation and nostalgia but it was poorly packed and destroyed in shipping. Electric, but still irresistible.

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