1963 Hermes 3000 Typewriter with long-carriage and Hermes Dust-Cover

The famed Hermes 3000 typewriter! And this one with a long carriage! This typewriter was manufactured in 1963 and was owned since then by one of Holland's finest advertising agencies. The long carriage was used by them to accommodate longer format pages for presentations. But it just as easily suits standard letter-size paper. The typing action is typical Hermes: soft and sure and, sort of, hugging your fingertips while you type. Absolutely super feel!
 
This typewriter is in beautiful condition and has been fully reconditioned.  It has the uncommon, and uncommonly handsome, "Petit Pica" typeface and comes with its original Hermes-branded dust-cover. The Petit Pica typeface is a serif-based typeface with 10 characters to the inch, with the letters slightly shorter than typical Pica letters. This gives the imprint a bolder and more elegant look.
 
The Hermes-branded dust-cover is original to the typewriter. It is in overall fine condition. There is a small tear in the side-seam that has been repaired. The dust-cover has no stains or discolouration. The two side pieces of the carriage have some light discolouration due to sun exposure.
 
The keyboard is QWERTY and has extra keys for foreign languages. The typewriter has been fitted with a new ribbon so you can start typing immediately. This is a typing machine that is ready to work for many good years of typing service. And with its brilliant Hermes engineering, it does that with elegance, smoothness and solidity.
 
 
Acme typewriters have been the choice of discerning collectors and writers more than 1,000 times since we began selling online in 2016. They are fully guaranteed to work. Most shipments to the US arrive in 3 days--often much faster than most domestic shipments within the US. Acme typewriters comes with a "signature seal", attached to the body, identifying them as fully-restored. Many new dealers strive to imitate us--none succeed.
 
The platen is clean, smooth and of a perfect hardness measuring ~90 (ideal is 85-90). All mechanical devices have been checked and adjusted as necessary. 
 
This fine example of a Hermes 3000 will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty. Please note that shipping charges are higher than normal due to the size of the case. We have a lot of experience in shipping typewriters and have an excellent track record for proper packing and safe delivery. It will be fully insured for shipment.
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