| Fountain Pens and Pencils: The Golden Age of Writing Instruments Revised, Expand Edition Contributor(s): Schneider, Stuart (Author), Fischler, George (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764328395 ISBN-13: 9780764328398 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $85.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2008 Annotation: This book is for all people using, owning, or collecting fountain pens and their matching pencils. It introduces the beginning pen collector to the hobby and answers questions asked by advanced pen collectors about the earliest and rarest pens. With over |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - Antiques & Collectibles | Jewelry |
| Dewey: 681.6 |
| LCCN: 2007938277 |
| Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 9.3" W x 12.1" (4.90 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is for all people using, owning, or collecting fountain pens and their matching pencils. It introduces the beginning pen collector to the hobby and answers questions asked by advanced pen collectors about the earliest and rarest pens. With over 1,000 fountain pens illustrated in full color, it will identify pens and provide the opportunity to examine many rare pens that were produced.\nThe examples represent the whole range of the history and production of fountain pens, from the earliest to the present, and from the most common to the rarest.\nL.E. Waterman, Parker, Swan, Sheaffer, Wahl-Eversharp, Mont Blanc, Crocker, Chilton, Moore, A.A. Waterman and many other companies are included. A large representation of company advertising has been gathered. A must for collectors, dealers, and all those who appreciate the ingenuity and creativity of industry. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fischler, George: - George Fischler lives in Arizona, and has written extensively about antiques. Barrett Gould is an antiques dealer specializing in modern design. He lives in northern New Jersey.Schneider, Stuart: - Stuart Schneider is an attorney who has written sixteen prior books on collectibles and antiques. A former professional photographer, he spent many hours photographing the minerals shown here. He resides and works in Northern New Jersey. |