SORRY, SOLD! Hemingway's Choice: 1956 Halda Model P Typewriter

One of the most sought-after typewriters for many collectors and users, the Model P is justly held high in the pantheon of great mid-century typing machines. It represents an unusually fine combination of elegant design, rich colour, unusual rarity, exceptional utility and excellence in manufacture. This particular typewriter is a truly exceptional example of the Model P, in pristine condition. The unusual typeface, known as "Imperial Pica" brings a special elegance to the typing produced from this exceptional machine. The carrying case, in near-perfect condition, adds to the extraordinary nature of this offering. 
This Halda came from a Dutch family living in the far-north of the country, on one of the islands in the southern North Sea. 
This Halda is, of course, in excellent working condition and the cosmetic condition is absolutely extraordinary. It has been serviced, adjusted and properly cleaned and lubricated. The typeface is a handsome Imperial Pica  (10 characters to the inch). It is similar to the much coveted Hermes Director Special typeface in that the characters are a standard size elite (normally 11.5 characters to the inch) but the spacing between them is wider giving your output a special look. The typewriter has been outfitted with a new bi-colour ribbon on its two original metal spools. The QWERTY keyboard has extra keys for European languages.
Whether you want this Halda as an investment or as a daily-use typing machine, It has everything: in top working order, and in professionally restored and superb original cosmetic condition. It is a pleasure to type with: smooth, soft, sure and solid. 
Acme has, we believe, restored and repaired more Haldas, in the modern era, than any other restorer and has advised Halda owners/restorers around the world. These are difficult machines to work on so please beware if you are searching for a Halda and discover one that you think is a "real find!". Some adjustments that are simple on most typewriters can be very difficult to achieve on a Halda--and therefore quite expensive when you take it to your local repair-person. And note that if the original ribbon spools are not with the typewriter it will not work correctly. 
 
A Halda typewriter is known to have been owned and used by Ernest Hemingway and one example is in the Victoria Museum in Australia among other museum collections. These Halda typewriters are justly renowned for the wonderful feel of their typing action and for the beauty and simplicity of the design--not to mention the rich green textured finish. 
The platen roller is clean and smooth and measures ~94 on the hardness measurement (Ideal is 85 to 95). The paper feeder rollers are in excellent condition. The rubber footing around the baseplate of the typewriter (often hard and dried) is in excellent, soft condition to grip the desk well.. The chrome is in superb condition.
The original case is in extraordinarily fine condition showing only the most minimal signs of wear. The hasp and handle are, as seen in the photographs, in fine original condition. It comes with the original key. 
For some observations on Halda typewriters, please see:
https://oztypewriter.blogspot.com/2011/11/halda-portable-typewriter-linking.html
http://xoverit.blogspot.nl/2014/04/green-design.html
This typewriter is not inexpensive. The price reflects the rarity of the original QWERTY keyboard, the outstanding condition and the rarity of examples of this model typewriter that ever become available on the market. This typewriter has it all for a collector and for a user. And, as an investment, I don't expect this typewriter to ever decrease in value. This Halda comes with the Acme lead certification seal which permanently identifies it as a genuine Acme-restored typewriter. In terms of an investment, the Acme Seal proves that this machine was restored in 2024 by the Acme Type Machine Company. This can add value in the event that you wish to sell this typewriter in the future.
[Note regarding colour: The beautiful green colour is difficult to properly photograph and changes with the light condition. Despite my best efforts as a photographer it is difficult to capture the beauty of the true colour. Set designers, interior designers and others for whom colour is critical, can contact me for more photos and to discuss.]
This extraordinary and fine example of a Halda typewriter 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.
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