Hermes 3000 1969

This is a truly superb example of the HERMES 3000, a classic typewriter in every sense, and with the new platen roller it is ready for many decades more use! This typewriter was used rarely after it was purchased. All of the mechanical elements are in as-new condition. Not one screw had been touched since the time it left the Hermes factory until it arrived on the Acme workbench. It comes with the original User Manual and Hermes Guarantee as well as the two original Hermes cleaning brushes and the original key for the case. It is, overall, in excellent condition cosmetically and has been thoroughly cleaned, inspected and has been outfitted with a new ribbon. The typeface is a beautiful Elite.
This is a fully-working--as original--typewriter. The only thing that you have to do is sit down, put paper on the roller and start typing. This Hermes 3000 comes with the "Acme" lead certification seal attached to the typewriter under the keyboard. This seal permanently identifies this typewriter as a genuine Acme-restored typewriter and provides for a 6-month warranty at no charge. (See below for details.) We guarantee safe delivery and provide careful and attentive after-purchase advice and assistance from the date of purchase to the end of eternity to ensure your full satisfaction.
This Hermes typewriter was in the possession of a British family involved in government and was kept at their main residence in London. Apparently, it was kept in perfect conditions for preservation and perhaps used only a few dozen times since its purchase.
This Hermes 3000 is a very exciting find. Because no repairs, no maintenance, no anything was ever done to it, every single aspect of this typewriter is just as it cam from the factory. What does that mean? It means that every screw was installed with the correct torque; it means that every tolerance between parts is exactly as the experts at the factory put it together. It means that no mechanical part is worn down, bent, adjusted or readjusted etc etc. This typewriter was so lightly used that in many areas the original lubrication components from the factory could be detected; they were neither dried out or used up. My restoration was what I call "soft". That does not mean that it was not thorough, it means that if a screw or bolt did not need to be removed, I did not touch it. This preserve the integrity of the original Hermes factory workmanship.
Cosmetically, this Hermes 3000 is in extraordinarily fine condition. The finish colour is uniform and almost entirely unblemished except for two tiny wear spots: on the left side base towards the front and one on the front right lower corner. The right-side platen roller knob has been slightly discoloured perhaps by some exposure to the sun. Both knobs are original to the machine and have not been replaced. The chrome and aluminium is all in perfect, unblemished condition. 
Mechanically, this typewriter is working as if it had recently arrived from the factory. The tabulator system is in perfect working order with a sparkling red ribbon as is every other mechanical function. All the mechanical aspects have been inspected and no adjustments or alignments needed to be made. The platen roller, as noted, is new. It has been professionally restored by one of the oldest rubber factories in Holland.  The typing keys are in pristine condition and the chrome pieces are all unblemished and shiny. The paper feed rollers are all soft and grip the paper well. The rubber feet are in excellent, nearly new condition and serve well to hold the typewriter to the desktop. The platen roller knobs are solid and strong. 
This Hermes typewriter comes with the original User Manual (in English) the Hermes factory guarantee and the two original cleaning brushes. 
The typeface/font is a beautiful Elite (13 cpi). The keyboard is an original English QWERTY and has the coveted "@" symbol. This typewriter comes with a new, two-colour ribbon so that you can start typing immediately and with pleasure. 
Based on the serial number (3583791) this machine is from 1969, the last year for production of this classic Hermes 3000 body style.
This typewriter comes with the original hard case/cover which is in superb condition. The external metal parts are uncorroded and shiny, the handle is strong and the hasp is in good working order. There is a single scratch on the interior but for the rest is entirely unblemished, inside and outside. The original key is present.
This superb example of a Hermes 3000 will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to preserve its condition and beauty. 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 during shipment.  We have shipped safely to the outback of Australia, the Sultanate of Brunei, Japan, China, Dayton Ohio, the Isle of Wight, Ecuador and hundreds of places in between. So have no fear.
See my buyer reviews on Etsty.com (shop name AcmeTypeMachines) and you will have confidence in your purchase!
Notes on the Warranty: Should anything require repair the Acme Type Machine Company (an established company in the Netherlands with Chamber of Commerce registration number 74166247) will repair it free of charge when shipped to our workshop. Due to the costs of shipping and the possibilities therein for damage during the shipping process we will work with you to make any required adjustments or repairs at home prior to taking the step to ship it to our workshop in Holland. Should it be preferable due to costs involved, we will also discuss the possibility of bringing it to a local professional typewriter repair service to make the necessary repairs. 
The warranty does not cover damage due to mishandling or dropping the typewriter, breakage of platen roller knobs or for ordinary typewriter maintenance such as ribbon changing, platen roller renovation, character adjustment due to extensive use etc.