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PLEASE NOTE: The books are categorized by subject matter, however many pen and ink related books cross information. You are apt to find some info in pencil books on pens and vice versa.



Magazines


Pen magazines are a great source of reference and always enjoyable to browse through for information and splendid photograph gazing.

We have a variety of back issues of magazines devoted to pen collectors. The list changes frequently, we hope you'll check back often!



Stylus Magazine

PLEASE NOTE: Stylus Magazine's premier issue was October-November 2003. Stylus Magazine went to quarterly publications in Spring 2009. In 2010 Stylus adopted an online format and the magazine ceased to be published in traditional magazine format. Stylus will continue to publish their very popular Stylus Annual as they have in the past.

Stylus 2011 Annual - Half Price!

Annual

Stylus 2011 Annual - Stylus Magazine's 6th Annual filled with info on just about every modern pen maker today, plus info on vintage pens, too. Drool-worthy color photography throughout!

Retail $24.95 While supplies last $12.48

New
STY-2011
Stylus 2011 Annual $12.48

Back issues of Stylus available


STYLUS-
APRMAY04
Stylus Stylus Magazine, April-May 2004
$7
STYLUS-
OCTNOV04
Stylus October/November 2004 Stylus Magazine, October-November 2004
$7
STYLUS-
APRMAY05
Stylus April-May 2005 Stylus Magazine, April-May 2005
$7
STYLUS-
FEBMAR06
Stylus Feb-March 2006 Stylus Magazine, February-March 2006
$7
STYLUS-
AUGSEP06
Stylus Aug-Sep 2006 Stylus Magazine, August-September 2006
$7
STYLUS-
DECJAN07
Stylus December January 2006/07 Stylus Magazine, December 2006 -January 2007
$7
STYLUS-
FEBMAR07
Stylus Magazine, February-March 2007
$7
STYLUS-
JUNJUL07
Stylus Magazine, June - July 2007
$7

STYLUS-
AUGSEP07
Stylus Magazine, August - September 2007
$7
STYLUS-
FEBMAR08
Stylus Magazine, February - March 2008
$7
STYLUS-
APRMAY08
Stylus Magazine, April - May 2008
$7
STYLUS-
JUNJUL08
Stylus Magazine, June - July 2008
$7
STYLUS-
OCTNOV08
Stylus Magazine, October - November 2008
$7
STYLUS-
DECJAN09
stylus Stylus Magazine, December - January 2009
$7
STYLUS-
FEBMAR09
stylus Stylus Magazine, Spring 2009
$7
STYLUS-
SPRING09
stylus Stylus Magazine, February - March 2009
$7






Pen World International

Back issues of Pen World International available

PWI-
JANFEB93
pwi Pen World Magazine, January-February 1993
$7
PWI-SEP01
Pen World magazine,  September 2001
$7
PWI-NOV02
Pen World Nov 2002 - PWI-NOV02 Pen World magazine,  November 2002
$7
PWI-
APRMAY05
Pen World Pen World magazine,  April-May 2005
$7
PWI- SEP08
Pen World magazine, September 2008
$7
PWI-DEC08
pwi Pen World magazine, December 2008
$7
PWI-FEB09
pwi Pen World magazine, February 2009
$7
PWI-APR09
pwi Pen World Magazine, April 2009
$7
PWI-OCT09
pwi Pen World Magazine, October 2009
$7
PWI-DEC09
pwi Pen World Magazine, December 2009
$7
PWI-FEB10
pwi Pen World Magazine, February 2010
$7





Pen Fanciers Magazine

Pen Fanciers Magazine

The PFC magazines are a great source of reference for collectors and are increasingly hard to find. Cliff and Judy Lawrence published the first Pen Fanciers newsletter in February 1978. Issues include articles on pen manufacturers, pen repair information and how to diagrams, photos of vintage pens, advertisements and ephemera, and the Pen Trading Post, a list of pens the Lawrences would offer up for sale. Starting in the early 1990s, the magazine became more of a an illustrated listing of pens for sale with fewer articles. PFC magazines are black and white publications, later ones sometimes had a sprinkling of color.

PFC Magazines were a stapled 8.5x11 inch two sided newsletter type format through October 1980. Then the format changed to 8.5x11 stapled magazine format through June 1983. The April, May and June 1983 issues had a yellow cover with black and red printing. The July 1983 - December 1984 issues were also stapled magazine format, but the size was reduced to 7x8.25 inches. There was a return to the 8.5x11 stapled magazine format in January 1985. The May 1985 - July 1986 issues were a stapled 6.25x8.25 size. October 1986 issue was the start of issues with red ink added to the black and white magazine. The November 1987 issue was the first with a full color cover.

Please order by issue number!


1979 Issues
PFC-VOL 2, No. 5 May 1979 $20
PFC-VOL 2, No. 6 June 1979 $20
PFC-VOL 2, No. 7 July 1979 $20
PFC-VOL 2, No. 8 August 1979 $20
PFC-VOL 2, No. 9 September, 1979 $20
PFC-VOL 2, No. 10 October 1979 $20
PFC-VOL 2, No. 11 November 1979 $20


1980 Issues
PFC-VOL 3, No. 1 January 1980 $20
PFC-VOL 3, No. 2 February 1980 $20
PFC-VOL 3, No. 3 March 1980 $20
PFC-VOL 3, No. 4 April 1980 $20
PFC-VOL 3, No. 5 May 1980 $20
PFC-VOL 3, No. 6 June 1980 $20
PFC-VOL 3, No. 7 July 1980 $20
PFC-VOL 3, No. 8 August 1980 $20
PFC-VOL 3, No. 11 November 1980 $20
PFC-VOL 3, No. 12 December 1980 $20


1981 Issues
PFC-VOL 4, No. 2 February 1981 $20
PFC-VOL 4, No. 3 March 1981 $20
PFC-VOL 4, No. 4 April 1981 $20
PFC-VOL4, No. 5 May 1981 $20
PFC-VOL 4, No. 6 June 1981 $20
PFC-VOL 4, No. 9 September, 1981 $20
PFC-VOL 4, No. 10 October 1981 $20
PFC-VOL 4, No. 11 November 1981 $20
PFC-VOL 4, No. 12 December 1981 $20


1982 Issues
PFC-VOL 5, No. 2 February 1982 $20
PFC-VOL 5, No. 3 March 1982 $20
PFC-VOL 5, No. 4 April 1982 $20
PFC-VOL5, No. 5 May 1982 $20
PFC-VOL 5, No. 6 June 1982 $20
PFC-VOL 5, No. 7 July 1982 $20
PFC-VOL 5, No. 8 August 1982 $20
PFC-VOL 5, No. 9 September, 1982 $20
PFC-VOL 5, No. 10 October 1982 $20
PFC-VOL 5, No. 11 November 1982 $20
PFC-VOL 5, No. 12 December 1982 $20


1983 Issues
PFC-VOL 6, No. 1 January 1983 $20
PFC-VOL 6, No. 2 February 1983 $20
PFC-VOL 6, No. 3 March 1983 $20
PFC-VOL 6, No. 4 April 1983 $20
PFC-VOL6, No. 5 May 1983 $20
PFC-VOL 6, No. 6 June 1983 $20
PFC-VOL 6, No. 7 July 1983 $20
PFC-VOL 6, No. 8 August 1983 $20
PFC-VOL 6, No. 9 September, 1983 $20
PFC-VOL 6, No. 10 October 1983 $20
PFC-VOL 6, No. 11 November 1983 $20
PFC-VOL 6, No. 12 December 1983 $20


1984 Issues
PFC-VOL 7, No. 1 January 1984 $20
PFC-VOL 7, No. 2 February 1984 $20
PFC-VOL 7, No. 3 March 1984 $20
PFC-VOL 7, No. 4 April 1984 $20
PFC-VOL 7, No. 5 May 1984 $20
PFC-VOL 7, No. 6 June 1984 $20
PFC-VOL 7, No. 7 July 1984 $20
PFC-VOL 7, No. 8 August 1984 $20
PFC-VOL 7, No. 9 September, 1984 $20
PFC-VOL 7, No. 11 November 1984 $20


1985 Issues
PFC-VOL 8, No. 1 January 1985 $20
PFC-VOL 8, No. 2 February 1985 $20
PFC-VOL 8, No. 3 March 1985 $20
PFC-VOL 8, No. 5 May 1985 $20


1986 Issues
PFC-VOL 9, No. 4 April 1986 $20
PFC-VOL 9, No. 5 May 1986 $20
PFC-VOL 9, No. 6 June 1986 $20
PFC-VOL 9, No. 7 July 1986 $20
PFC-VOL 9, No. 8 August 1986 $20
PFC-VOL 9, No. 9 September, 1986 $20
PFC-VOL 9, No. 10 October 1986 $20


1987 Issues
PFC-VOL 10, No. 1 January 1987 $20
PFC-VOL 10, No. 2 February 1987 $20
PFC-VOL 10, No. 3 March 1987 $20
PFC-VOL 10, No. 4 April 1987 $20
PFC-VOL 10, No. 5 May 1987 $20
PFC-VOL 10, No. 6 June 1987 $20
PFC-VOL 10, No. 7 July 1987 $20
PFC-VOL 10, No. 8 August 1987 $20
PFC-VOL 10, No. 9 September, 1987 $20
PFC-VOL 10, No. 10 October 1987 $20
PFC-VOL 10, No. 11 November 1987 $20
PFC-VOL 10, No. 12 December 1987 $20


1988 Issues
PFC-VOL 11, No. 11 November 1988 $20


1989 Issues
PFC-VOL 12, No. 6 June 1989 $20
PFC-VOL 12, No. 7 July 1989 $20
PFC-VOL 12, No. 8 August 1989 $20
PFC-VOL 12, No. 9 September, 1989 $20
PFC-VOL 12, No. 10 October 1989 $20


1995 Issues
PFC-N. 200 May/June 1995 $20






Fountain Pen Books



Penne Stilografiche

book

Used, but not abused copy of the book Penne Stilografiche/Fountain Pens written by Alex Fortis and Antonio Vannucchi. Bilingual Italian & English. Published by Chronicle Books in USA in 1995. 142 pages of vintage pens with full color photography on almost every page. Focus on European pens including Montblanc, OMAS, Aurora, Ancora and many others. Small format measures 5.25 x 6.5 inches, soft cover. Original Retail $12.95 This copy is in very good condition with just a light smudge on the front cover.

New
PENNE
Penne Stilografiche $8



Waterman Past and Present
(The First Six Decades)
Written by Max Davis and Gary Lehrer

Waterman book

Available directly from Gary Lehrer at Go Pens. Please click here to order!




Ink Reservoir Writing Instruments
1905-2005

Ink Reservoir book

This book was written by Jeremy MR Collingridge, Alan J. Hobbs, L. Graham Hogg, Stephen F. Hull, Geoffrey E. Roe, Marc Van der Stricht and Michael West - all members of the Writing Equipment Society of England. The book was read at a presentation and joint meeting at the Science Museum in London by Geoffrey Roe in 2007.

The book brings readers up to date from 100 years ago when the Maginnis lectures were presented to the Society of Arts in London in a paper titled Reservoir, Fountain and Stylographic Pens which traced the history of writing instruments since Roman and Persian times.

There is detailed and rather extensive discussion of how pens work, diagrams and copies of older patents of filling systems through present day for fountain pens, ballpoints and other types of writing instruments. The book is divided into several sections; Heyday of the FP 1905-1945, Early BP Development 1905-1945, Post War Competition & Casualties 1945-1975, Era of Luxury Pens 1975-2005, Technical Overview. I have found it fascinating, but it is not light reading! Soft bound, 31 pages, 6.75 x 9.5 inches.

WES-INKRES Ink Reservoir Writing Instruments $20



Sheaffer's 1934 Brochure Reprint

Sheaffer Brochure

In 1934 Sheaffer distributed this brochure to dealers to enhance their knowledge and of course hopefully increase the sales of Sheaffer Pens. It discusses the difference between lever fill and vacuum fill pens, Feathertouch Writing & the platinum point and the Balance shape amongst other things. WA Sheaffer was quite the marketer and the last page of the brochure lists the 10 reasons why Sheaffer Pens, Pencils and Desk Sets are the most profitable for a dealer to sell. The brochure measures 5.5 x 8.5, 8 pages, cover is blue on heavy cream cover stock, inside pages are black and white. This brochure was reprinted by Frank Dubiel in 1987.

SHF-BROCH-34 Sheaffer's 1934 Brochure Reprint $15



Parker 51 Book

Parker 51 Book

The first book on the history
of Parker "51". This book promises to excite even the most knowledgable "51" collector.

The Parker 51 Book written by David and Mark Shepherd in collaboration with Parker will be the most sought after book released to the pen community in years. David Shepherd compiled the first published history of the Parker 51 using privileged information available only through private resources. This hardback book features over 700 color photographs complemented by authoritative information throughout it's 176 pages.

This book has been much awaited and will be an important part of any serious pen collectors' library of reference materials. The ultimate guide to the Parker 51!

Click here to read what people have to say about the Parker 51 Book.

PKR51 The Parker 51 Book $80

Pendemonium is the sole distributor of The Parker 51 Book worldwide, with the arrangement of author distribution in the UK. Wholesale dealer inquiries welcomed.





The Parker Vacumatic Book
Complimentary Vacumatic Blotter with each book while supplies last!

Parker VAcumatic

Written by Geoffrey Parker (great-grandson of George S. Parker the founder of Parker Pen), Dan Zazove (long time Parker collector and a co-organizer of the Chicago Pen Show) and David Shepherd (Parker collector and author of the Parker 51 and Parker Duofold books).

First Edition, copyright 2008, published by Surrenden Pens Limited in UK. Hardcover. 343 pages. Wonderful full color photographs throughout the book.

The Parker Vacumatic Book details the history of Parker's Vacumatic fountain pen from beginning to end! There are excerpts from Kenneth Parker's personal journal as well as Parker family history. Dave Ruderman, Parker's UK Director of History once again allowed the authors full access to the Parker Archives in Newhaven meaning there are many rare examples of Parker Vacumatics and variants shown. As with the previous Parker 51 and Parker Duofold books, the layout and design by Terry Shepherd is outstanding and is the perfect mix of text and photographs.

The book is divided into six sections as noted below:

History - the early Parker years through 1931, Great Depression, the Vacumatic filling system and more.

First Generation 1932-1936 - Vacuum Filler, Vacumatic, Parker in UK, Canada & Denmark, Golden Web and more.

Second Generation 1937-1941 - Speedline filler, Maximas, Star clips, Blue Diamond, Shadow Wave, 51 development and more.

Third Generation 1942-1948 - Vacufold, Jewelers Bands, Push Cap Vacumatics, Red Bands, VS and more.

Design - patents, anatomy of a Vacumatic, filling instructions, colors, imprints, clips, Quink Ink and more.

Marketing - Advertising and Marketing, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Parker codes, Store displays, Club 51 and more.

VAC-BOOK Parker Vacumatic Book, Shepherd & Zazove $80

Pendemonium is the sole distributor of The Parker Vacumatic Book worldwide,
with the arrangement of author distribution in the UK. Wholesale dealer inquiries welcomed.




Collecting Fountain Pens
A Primer for Newer Collectors




This book is perfect for the newer collector! Lots of information on how to select pens, how to shop for pens, internet pen shopping, pen maintenance and much more. Sherrell and Joel have compiled an appendix listing many commonly found vintage pens which rates their collectibility and ease of repair. Privately published, copyright 2001, spiral bound, 45 pages. Autographed by the authors.






TYREE Collecting Fountain Pens
Sorry, temporarily out of stock
$15




Books About Pencils


Collecting Pencils
Revised Second Edition

Collecting Pencils2

Written by Sue Courtier, Jane and Jim Marshall, Copyright Pen & Pencil Gallery, England. This book comprehensively covers early pencils by classifying into style, shape and material. Porte crayons, cedar holders, sliders, telescopic, droppers. Ornamental, novelty pencils and just about any other collectible style of pencil you may encounter. The authors touch on pencils contemporary to vintage fountain pens - Parker Eversharp and others, but mechanical pencils are not the focus of this book. Soft bound, 66 pages, published in England.

PPG-PENCILS2 Collecting Pencils, 2nd Edition $20




The Catalogue of American Mechanical Pencils
Available directly from the author Jonathan Veley

American Pencils

Released in 2011, this hardbound book with over 600 full color photographs is a mechanical pencil lovers dream reference book! Click the book photo to the left to view complete details and purchase directly from Jonathan Veley's website.




Penmanship

Write Now
Write Now

Write Now - A complete self teaching program for better handwriting, Getty and Dubay, copyright 1991, 3rd edition, published by Continuing Education Press - Portland State University, softbound, 96 pages.

Reform Your Handwriting with Write Now

Your poor handwriting isn't your fault! The handwriting most of us were taught was simply not designed to accomplish the necessary combination of legibility, speed, and ease.

Italic handwriting is easy and natural. Rhythmical patterns of sloping lines and ellipses follow the natural movement of the wrist. These handsome letterforms are as easy to write as they are to read.

Write faster and more legibly. These simple, narrow, slightly sloping letters were designed for both legibility and speed. Italic is a fast, and efficient and practical writing style that eliminates the loops and flourishes of conventional writing.

Send handwritten notes you can be proud of. Friends and business associates will appreciate receiving legible and distinctive handwritten messages.

Make a positive impression. Your handwriting style says a lot about you. Italic writing commands respect and makes a lasting statement about your style and competence.

WRITENOW Write Now Book $20

We have many custom ground cursive italic fountain pens available that are perfect for learning cursive italic with the Write Now book.





Italic Letters
Italic Letters

Italic Letters - Calligraphy and Handwriting, Getty and Dubay, copyright 1992, published by Continuing Education Press - Portland State University, softbound, 128 pages.

The most comprehensive guide to italic calligraphy

Authors, Dubay and Getty take you through basic italic, formal italic, chancery italic then cursive italic, four classic hands that will earn you a lifetime of compliments in both your formal calligraphy and everyday handwriting. Once you have mastered the letterforms, the authors show you how to use your calligraphic skills to design and produce posters, invitations, letters, cards, booklets, and envelopes.

Italic Letters is for professional and amateur calligraphers, art teachers, and enthusiasts of the book arts. It's also for students, business people, homemakers; virtually anyone who wants to learn calligraphy and improve handwriting legibility. In this age of computer-generated letters and forms, people admire more than ever the beauty and personal impact of handwritten communication.

ITALICLTRS Italic Letters Book $24




Perfect for Practicing Penmanship!

We have some transparent copy sheets available that are the perfect size for practicing your penmanship skills. Slide one of these under a plain piece of paper and trace away, before you know it, you won't be tracing anymore!

Each measures about 4 x 8 inches and is printed in black on translucent paper. Two alphabets to choose from!

Transparent Copy Sheet - COPY-BUS
COPY-BUS Transparent copy sheet, business cursive writing $1


Transparent Copy Sheet - COPY-ART
COPY-ART Transparent copy sheet, artistic/ornamental writing $1




Tamblyn's Home Instructor in Penmanship

Tamblyn

Frederick William Tamblyn (1870-1947) was a master penman and founder of the Tamblyn Studio in Kansas City, later to become Ziller of Kansas City and still in operation today.

Ziller of KC took on the task of having Tamblyn's original book "Home Instructor in Penmanship" reprinted. This book was last published (7th edition) in 1938. The new 8th Edition is now in it's second printing in 2008. Aside from the original book contents, also included is a biography of Tamblyn and 25 pages of Tamblyn's original works that were housed in the archives at Ziller.

In addition to Practical Business Writing (which is what most of us do!), there are also instructions and lessons on Artistic Writing, Engravers Script and over 10 other forms of ornamental writing. Nice section of how to make those beautiful bird flourishes, too.

The book is professionally printed, large spiral binding so the book is practical to use - it lays flat. New cover format with the 8th Edition 2008 covers the spiral on outside binding edge so you know immediately this is the book you're looking for on the bookshelf! Most importantly 174 pages of instruction and illustrations of how to achieve good penmanship. Of course, you'll have to devote some practice time.

TAMBLYN Tamblyn's Home Instructor in Penmanship $25




Business Writing
Book One - At Home with Artistic Penwork

Stephen A. Ziller, published by Ziller of Kansas City, Ninth Printing 1983, softbound, 64 pages. A complete legible writing course designed for home or classroom use. Includes info on desk posture, proper method to hold your pen, rhythm and more. A complete book with extensive exercises and lessons to improve basic business penmanship. Basic business writing is the cursive writing most of us learned in grade school and the most practical for everyday writing today.

ZLRBK-1 Business Writing $6




Artistic Writing
Book Two - At Home with Artistic Penwork

Stephen A. Ziller, published by Ziller of Kansas City, Third Printing 1994, softbound, 32 pages. A complete course on ornamental penmanship for classroom or home. Information on appropriate materials, hand motion and form is included. This book focuses on lessons and drills to learn the Ziller Artistic Alphabet. This style of writing is often referred to as ornamental penmanship, similar styles are Spencerian and Zanerian writing which include many flourishes.

ZLRBK-2 Artistic Writing $6




Card Writing
Book Three - At Home with Artistic Penwork

Stephen A. Ziller, published by Stephen A. Ziller, Tamblyn School of Penmanship, Second Printing 1953, softbound, 32 pages. Book Three of the Ziller Penmanship series is devoted to learning Card Writing. Card Writing was not just popular, but a means of earning a living for many penmen during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Everyone had a calling card! I recall a friend telling me that his grandfather, an accomplished penman, would stand on downtown street corners in the early 1900s and pen calling cards for a penny.

ZLRBK-3 Card Writing $6




Engrossing Alphabets
Book Four - At Home with Artistic Penwork

Stephen A. Ziller, published by Ziller of Kansas City, Second Printing 1955, softbound, 32 pages. Engrossing alphabets were used primarily, although not exclusively, for penning names in certificates and official documents. Book Four includes instructions for learning: Modified Old English, Medieval, Old English, Engrossers' Text, Italian Style, Modified French Roundhand, Broad Pen Roman, Engravers Script, Hand Made Old Style Classic Roman and Gothic.

ZLRBK-4 Engrossing Alphabets $6




Bird and Design Flourishing
Book Five - At Home with Artistic Penwork

Stephen A. Ziller, published by Ziller of Kansas City, Third Printing 2001, softbound, 32 pages. Bird designs and flourishes have been used by penmen for decades to add grace and beauty to a lettering masterpiece and bird designs are a work of art in themselves. There are 48 different bird designs and flourishes reproduced in this book along with instructions on how to execute them.

ZLRBK-5 Bird & Design Flourishing $6




Inkwells, Ink & Writing Items Books


Ink Bottles & Inkwells by Covill

Covill

Ink Bottles & Inkwells, William Covill, 1971, hardcover, 431 pages, published in USA. Covill wrote what is still considered by many as the ink bottle collector's best guide. Although titled Ink Bottles and Inkwells, the inkwell part is minor with ink bottles detailed on the majority of the 431 page book. There are 1,780 different black and white photos of different ink bottles, inkwells and related writing items such as sanders and glue bottles. Each carries a short but precise description of the bottle including style of bottle, color and identifying marks. Historical ink bottle manufacturer info included. This book is sought after with its wealth of photos of early ink bottles.

No dust jacket, book is bound in a medium green fabric, the name Saulsburg and date 6/75 handwritten on first page. No other notations in the book.

COVILL-002 Ink Bottles & Inkwells, Covill $100



History of Foley's Gold Pens with Illustrations

Foley's Pens

This is a reprint of the Foley 1875 catalogue with many additional comments and information. Jim acknowledges The Thomas Jefferson Library in Monticello, Michael Finlay and Prescott Smith for assistance in editing this book. Soft bound, 42 pages, published in England. Includes info on Foley's product range, dip pen holders of various style and materials including silver, ivory, pearl and gold, pencils, cases & displays, testimonials and a magnificent illustrated series of the nib manufacture process. Full color.

PG-FOLEY History of Foley's Pens $20



Francis Mordan and the Everlasting Pen

Mordan Francis

Written by Samantha Grose and Jim Marshall. Catalogue pages and notes from 1892. Info included on Brahmah, Wollaston, Hawkins, Hyde, Cleveland and the Mordan companies. Notes of Frank Crosbie, Pens, Inks & Inkstands. Notes on gold dip pens and a section on Francis Mordan collectibles. Lovely illustrations and photographs presented in a very organized manner. Soft bound, 40 pages, published in England.

PPG-F-MORDAN Francis Mordan & the Everlasting Pen $20



Sampson Mordan 1898 Catalogue

Sampson Mordan

Reprint of the 1898 Sampson Mordan Catalogue with additional notes by Jim Marshall on Mordan. Great illustrations of pencil cases, penholders, toothpicks, cedar pencils, lead points and more. Soft bound, 26 pages, published in England.

PPG-S-MORDAN Sampson Mordan 1898 Catalogue $20



Writing Accessories
with an emphasis on lesser known items

Writing Accessories

Jim Marshall, copyright 2009, softbound, 48 pages, published by The Pen & Pencil Gallery, England. This is Book No. 4 in Marshall's series of monographs devoted to antique pens, pencils and writing equipment. Writing Accessories covers a wide range of items including desks and writing cases, blotters, pen wipes, clips, spikes and pen supports, quill knives and much more. If an item was once used on a desk, chances are you'll find some info on it in this well written book. Excellent color photos throughout.

PPG-WTGACCES Writing Accessories $20




Collecting Inkwells, Marshall

Collecting Inkwells

Jim Marshall. Copyright 2007, softbound, 44 pages, published by The Pen & Pencil Gallery. The main emphasis in this book is on unusual inkwells, indeed many rare inkwells are described and photographed. The book is neatly organized by inkwell material (bronze, pewter, stone, wood, etc etc), by filling system (adjustable level, pivoting, etc) with a third section devoted to miscellaneous and unusual inkwells.


PPG-INKWELLS Collecting Inkwells, Marshall $20




Penners, Etuis & Writing Compendia

Penners Jim Marshall

Jim Marshall. Copyright 2007, softbound, 40 pages, published by The Pen & Pencil Gallery. The focus of this book is on early portable writing equipment from 1700 to 1850. There are many exquisite examples of penners, inkwells, compendiums and etuis.

PPG-PENNERS Penners, Etuis & Writing Compendia, Marshall $20



The Quill Machines, 2nd Edition

The Quill Machines by Jim Marshall

Jim Marshall. Copyright 2007, softbound, 24 pages, published by The Pen & Pencil Gallery. Quill Machines are even more of niche collectible than vintage fountain pens! Includes information on the anatomy of a quill machine, less common quill machines and many rare quill cutters.

PPG-QUILL2 The Quill Machines, Marshall $20



Pen Repair Books

Guide to Fountain Pen Repairs


"I have received "Da Book" and though I've only read a few pages, I've already learned something about pens. I now know, for example, that I caused the discoloration of an old hard rubber pen by soaking it in water. I should have bought the book sooner! Thanks for the recommendation."


New Revised Edition!

Frank Dubiel, spiral bound. Everything you wanted to know about repairing vintage fountain pens & probably a few things you didn't want to know, too! Whether you're just starting out with pen repairs or have been at it for awhile, this book has lots of helpful hints.


DABOOK Fountain Pens, Complete Guide to Repair and Restoration $20

Our friend, Frank Dubiel passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2003. Aside from being the author of Da Book, Frank was very involved with the pen community and you could find him at every pen show, sitting behind his table, giving out advice on pen repairs. He will be missed by many.




Pen Repair
Jim Marshall and Laurence Oldfield
2nd Edition - Revised

oldfield

When this great book was first released in 2008, it sold out quickly. A new 2nd edition is now available and the authors didn't take the simple route and add a couple pics here and there and cover a couple of extra pens - they added over 70 new pages of pen repair info! They updated and revised some of the repair procedures and there are an additional 28 pens and pencils covered. There is also a hefty dose of pen history and info on a wide range of pen manufacturers. The cover is newly redesigned using a "Canadian Half Spiral" meaning the spiral binding is covered and you can now park the book on your bookshelf and see what the title is instead of staring at just another spiral binding.


PENREPAIR-2 Pen Repair Book, 2nd Edit, Marshall & Oldfield $50





Onoto Pen Repair

Onoto


English Onoto aficionados Peter Crook, Steve Hull, Jim Marshall and Laurence Oldfield wrote this excellent reference on not only how to repair Onoto fountain pens, but included a detailed history as well. Great color photos throughout. Softbound, 34 pages, published by the Pen & Pencil Gallery in UK.



ONOTO-BK Onoto Book, Repair & History $20






Eversharp Service Manual
1937 Repair Manual

This is the one of the more detailed pen service manuals ever published!

From 1937, an Eversharp Service Manual covering in incredible detail Dorics, Coronets, and other pens and also repeater pencils, with additional notes by Frank Dubiel. 8 1/2" x 11" in an unusual spiral bound "landscape" format the 38 pages, plus covers, are packed with information! About 100 illustrations and repair detail not seen elsewhere about piston fillers, adjustable nibs and the safety ink shut offs. (You will love the 500 year life claim on the packing units--although repairs to them are covered.)

You'll read many little known facts such as how and why Eversharp used perforated washers in their piston pens. Highly specific information on inner caps, disassembly of the adjustable nib, clip repair, feeds, and pencil repair. Full illustrated repair, assembly and troubleshooting of Eversharp Repeater pencils. Extensive information on the complex section designs of the Coronet series. Intricate parts diagrams and charts. Repair tools and their use. Many pages devoted to "Repair Analysis" of every conceivable pen problem. The troubleshooting charts and information applies to most any pen regardless of make, model or manufacture and comprise about one quarter of this manuals contents.

It will take you hours to study the detailed photos and drawings. Reproduced on a state of the art $22,000 digital duplicator, the reprint looks far better and is easier to read than the finely printed original. While other manuals have been reprinted, this detailed a manual has not been offered before.

Whether you collect Eversharp or not, this is an excellent book to include in your repair reference library.

EVERSHP Eversharp Service Manual $20








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