1960 Hermes Rocket Typewriter-Swiss Made-Working w/Original Metal Lid - $300 (Greenleaf)

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condition: excellent

make / manufacturer: Hermes Rocket

model name / number: Rocket

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Up for sale is an authentic 1960 Hermes Rocket ultra-portable manual typewriter (Serial #5799503), manufactured by Paillard in Switzerland. This is a late-production 1960 monochrome (single-color ribbon) model featuring the upgraded 1.24-inch platen and classic seafoam-green crinkle finish.
Condition & Features:
• Fully Functional: Types smoothly with crisp letter alignment, responsive keys, working bell, and smooth carriage return.
• Platen & Paper Feed: The rubber platen is in great shape and feeds paper cleanly and evenly without slipping.
• Cosmetics: Excellent vintage condition with clean original crinkle paint, intact decals, and bright, legible keycaps.
• Original Metal Lid Included: Comes with the matching snap-on metal carrying lid with working latches and handle.
• Easy Maintenance: Uses standard, widely available 1/2-inch single-color typewriter ribbons.
(See attached photos for a full typing sample showing all letters, numbers, and symbols) 300.00 OBO

post id: 8000817504

posted: 2026-11-14 18:55

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1960 Hermes Rocket Typewriter-Swiss Made-Working w/Original Metal...

Up for sale is an authentic 1960 Hermes Rocket ultra-portable manual typewriter (Serial #5799503), manufactured by Paillard in Switzerland. This is a late-production 1960 monochrome (single-color...