Fountain Pens: The Collector's Guide to Selecting, Buying and Enjoying New and Vintage Fountain Pens by Steinberg, Jonathan - 1994

Pennsylvania: Courage Books, 1994. Jonathan Steinberg is a leading authority and international collector. Fountain Pens charts the development of classic fountain pens, from early reservior systems and self-filling pens right up to the modern pens of today. Here is a look at the technological developments in pens over the years with information on all the major fountain pen manufacturers as well as valuable advice on factors that affect a pen's value - such as size, workmanship and filigree. The stunning photography (full size pens in colour) shows the beauty, utility and collectibility of classic models such as Montblanc's 1924 Spider's Web, Parker's Aztec Indian Pen and the 1920 Orange Duofold, etc. The early history of the fountain pen has been provided. An Index supplied. Decorative endpapers. A clean, bright book in a bright photo illustrated dust jacket.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.