RARE Hermes Baby Typewriter with Multilingual QWERTZ Layout, 1966, Made in Switzerland, Fully Functional
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€325,00
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Model: Hermes Baby
Year: 1966
Origin: Made in Western Germany
Color: Seafoam Green
Keyboard Layout: QWERTZ
Pitch: 10 Characters Per Inch
Shift Mechanism: Carriage Shift
Color Selector: Red / Half&Half / Black
Line Spacer: 3 Levels
Tabulator: No
Touch Regulator: No
✨Price reduction due to minor cosmetic imperfections (see photos) that do not affect functionality.
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-Hermes Baby typewriter
-Original carrying case
-New bi-color ribbon installed
-Original manual in German
-Detailed “How to Use” and Care Notes — covering ribbon replacement, cleaning tips, and basic maintenance to keep your machine in top condition
This Hermes Baby dates to 1966, during the height of the model’s popularity. Finished in a classic seafoam green tone, it reflects the refined design and precise engineering that made the Hermes Baby a favorite among writers and journalists. Lightweight, compact, and beautifully made, it was designed as a true travel companion, offering smooth, reliable typing in a timeless portable form.
This specific machine carries an extraordinary history: equipped with a rare multilingual QWERTZ layout (with five dead-key accent marks), it belonged to a highly cultured polyglot who spoke seven languages. She acquired the typewriter during her career on international cruise ships, using it as her trusty writing instrument while working and living around the world. A genuinely well-traveled piece of history, this typewriter is a testament to Hermes ultra-portables crafted for a truly worldly life.
This machine features a rare multilingual QWERTZ layout, including dedicated keys for "é" and "ç", along with five dead-key accent marks—grave (`), acute (´), circumflex (^), diaeresis/umlaut (¨), and a dual-position tilde (~) for both upper and lowercase letters. This comprehensive accent setup allows you to type effortlessly in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and English, producing characters such as ã, ñ, â, à, á, and ü. Please check the keyboard photos for additional special symbols and details.
Hermes Pica features clean, well-balanced letterforms and exceptional readability. Crisp and versatile, it produces clear, professional-looking text that is equally suited to letters, journals, and everyday writing.
This typewriter is in average cosmetic condition, with visible wear and signs of use on the exterior. Please review the photos carefully. All keys, margins, line spacing, and ribbon mechanisms are fully functional. Basic cleaning and adjustments have been performed to ensure a smooth typing experience. The original carrying case, showing wear consistent with its age, is included. A new ribbon comes pre-installed, and additional ribbons are available for separate purchase.
Processing: usually ships within 1–2 business days
Estimated delivery:
Europe: 1–7 business days
US/Canada: 2-4 business days
Rest of world: 3–10 business days
Unless stated otherwise, customs and import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.
Noticeable defects are shown in the listing images. Please note that this is a vintage item, and minor signs of age or use may remain despite careful inspection.
