Pens and Pencils: A Collector's Handbook [Paperback]

Regina Martini (Author), Harald Grotowsky (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998

This informative book is full of wonderful international fountain pens and pencils, showing a great variation in its 1300+ illustrations. The limited and standard production pens of the famous makers Montblanc, Parker, Pelikan, Sheaffer, and Waterman are presented along with their particular numbering systems. Many smaller companies' pens are also included. Clear drawings and patent applications show what is inside the pens and how they work, from 1884-1994. Many period advertisement for pens put them in their social settings. Updated values are included. This book will be cherished by all pen collectors and enthusiasts., 1300 illus., 8 1/2" x 11", Price Guide

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing; 2 Rev Upd edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764303139
• ISBN-13: 978-0764303135
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,989,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good pictorial for the collector, April 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Pens & Pencils: A Collector's Handbook (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

Ms Martini, an avid and well known collector has tried to give us a book which is usable and friendly in the amount of color photos - however, there is a paucity of written information and this puts the reader at a loss for learning, further education and good comparisons of writing instruments. This is not a true learning tool but a good shopping guide. The publisher has turned out better books in varied areas so should try to provide a more thorough text in the future - Ms Martini has the skills, knowledge and collection she needs assistance in translation and more word space.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Worth your time or money, December 8, 2008

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Mandell S. Winter Jr. (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pens & Pencils: A Collector's Handbook (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Paperback)

I obtained this book based on the comments on the back. I found the book virtually useless as a resource for Sheaffer or Parker pens. Maybe it's better for Waterman. B&W images of a half dozen or more pens with no direct listing of what they are and no explanation of terms such as Triumph, Aerometric, Vacumatic, Lifetime, Senior Junior, or any other descriptive terms. Terms such as button filler and Jack Knife are used with no clue as to what they are or look like. If you want a book with lots of pictures of pens with their caps on, get this one. If you want a book to help you identify any pens, look elsewhere.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good reference, '98 update prices comes in handy., August 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Pens and Pencils: A Collector's Handbook (Paperback)

I own several fountain pen books and refer to this particular book more than the others. Though it does not have enough information on some big makers like Shaeffer, it does have good info on others such as Parker and Mont Blanc. There are better books but there are alot more useless reference books. If you had to buy a book to begin your pen collecting hobby, get this one. It is a pretty good reference with a good brief history on some pen makers.