Product Information
Despite phones, faxes, and e-mail, an elegant fountain pen remains a cherished object and a favorite collectible. Expert Ewing chronicles the development of writing implements: a brief history of fountain pens, including technical advances and manufacturing; the process of making a pen, from design to consumer; selecting and purchasing a pen; plus a full directory of sources. Vibrant color photos of select pens illustrate and educate.The author heads the Collectors Department at Bonhams Auctioneers in London, the world's largest auctioneer of fine and rare vintage fountain pens.Product Identifiers
PublisherRunning Press
ISBN-100762400080
ISBN-139780762400089
eBay Product ID (ePID)921821
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Antiques & Collectibles
Dimensions
Item Height0.7in.
Item Length8.6in.
Item Weight14.8 Oz
Item Width5.1in.
Additional Product Features
Publication Year1998
FormatHardcover
Book TitleFountain Pen : a Collector's Companion
Lccn96-069262
Target AudienceTrade
Number of Pages192 Pages