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Fountain Pens and Pencils: The Golden Age of Writing Instruments - 1990

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CHF 121.71

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Published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 1st edition, 1990. Hardback with English text. Profusely illustrated with over a thousand fountain pens with full or nearly full-sized coloured photographs. This book chronicles the history of the fountain pen from the 19th century onward. Many companies and a large portion of their advertisements have been included in this definitive volume; these ad campaigns charted the fountain pen’s rise as a symbol of beauty and status. Dimensions: 23.5 x 31 x 3.5 cm Condition: Fine interior, Very Good + dust jacket.

Dimensions:
Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
1990-1999
Date of Manufacture:
1990
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
CA, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2102338299272

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