Green Hermes Baby Typewriter, Working Vintage Ultra Portable Case

Step into the golden age of mobile writing with this iconic Vintage Mint Green Hermes Baby Ultra-Portable Typewriter. Manufactured by Hermes Precisa Büromaschinenfabrik G.m.b.H. Säckingen (a Paillard product) in Western Germany, this famous ultra-flat machine pairs its classic seafoam/mint green body with crisp white square keycaps, smooth mechanical action, and its original protective carrying case.

A holy grail centerpiece for traveling authors, poets, journalers, and collectors of world-class European engineering!

Key Features & Highlights

Brand & Model: Hermes Baby (Paillard / Hermes Precisa G.m.b.H.)
Color Scheme: Iconic Mint/Seafoam Green shell with contrasting white keycaps and black key legends
Origin: Made in Western Germany (Säckingen)
Build: Ultra-portable, low-profile design—famous for being one of the slimmest manual typewriters ever manufactured
Condition: Fully functional; smooth mechanical action, responsive keystrokes, and fluid carriage movement.
Includes: Original protective lid/carrying case for safe storage and effortless travel.

Why You’ll Love It

The Ultimate Portable Workhorse: Loved by famous war correspondents, journalists, and nomadic writers for decades due to its exceptionally light weight and ultra-flat profile.
Iconic Mint Green Aesthetic: The soft pastel green chassis makes this typewriter an absolute showstopper on any desk, writing table, or vintage display shelf.
Precision European Engineering: Renowned for offering a remarkably fast, light, and tactile typing feel despite its ultra-compact footprint.
Travel-Ready: Snaps securely into its matching case lid, making it easy to pack for writing sessions at coffee shops, parks, or creative retreats.

Condition Details

This typewriter is in working vintage condition. As a genuine historic machine, it displays minor, age-appropriate cosmetic wear that reflects its authentic heritage. The carrying case lid shows expected vintage wear consistent with travel use. Please inspect all high-resolution photos for close-up views of the casing, rear manufacturer badge, key layout, and case.

What’s Included

1 x Vintage Green Hermes Baby Ultra-Portable Typewriter
1 x Original Protective Carrying Case Lid

Shipping & Packaging

Carefully wrapped in heavy-duty protective cushioning, carriage locked, and double-boxed to safeguard the typewriter body, case lid, and internal mechanics during transit. Estimated delivery dates and full tracking will be updated at checkout.