WES ephemera collection
WES ephemera collection Title Description Pennant We have the following issues of the PCA Pennant in our archive: Fall 99, Winter 99, Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Winter 2000, Spring 2001, Summer 2001, Winter 2001, Spring 2002, Summer 2002, Winter 2002, Spring 2003, Summer 2003, Winter 2003, Summer 2004, Winter 2005 Pen World International Magazine Published every other month. We have the following issues in our archive: V16#5, V17#1, V17#2, V17#3, June 2003, Aug 2004 Stylus Published every other month. We have the following issue in our archive: June 2004 Indian ink A paragraph describing the manufacture of indian ink. Mightier than Swords Daily Express magazine 30 Sept 2000. Photocopy of article reviewing fountain pens before London Pen Show on 8th. October 2000 The use of quill, patent and steel pens by the Bank of England in the nineteenth century A fascinating account of the competition between quill, patent and steel pens for the Bank's custom, with special emphasis on the rise and fall in their demand for Bramah's.quill nibs. Mordan and Co.'s Patent Oblique Pens A letter describing what was, perhaps, the first 'copper-plate' nib The Story of the Invention of Steel Pens This 67,page booklet traces the early history of the industry, especially in terms of the personalities involved. It is a useful document, but its reliability is unclear. Difficult to obtain except as a photocopy. Riddle's Spring Pen Holders Describes a holder made by Riddle in which the overall elasticity of the pen is made relatively great by making a section of the holder flexible. Two nibs, with the emphasis on elasticity, are also described. American Improvement in Mordan's Ever-Pointed Pencil Case Describes an improvement whereby a rotating action, rather than a sliding motion, advances the lead. Rockingham Ornamental Porcelain - Inkstands and Related Items An informative article The Brief article on inkstands and other desk items made by Spode. Copy is not good but readable At Every Literary Gentleman's Fingertips An introduction to desk-top bygones. A cut above usual articles of this type with some original and interesting tit-bits The Inkwell Embellished A well-written 5 page survey About Old-Stands Aimed at children, this article rather dubiously illustrates the inkstands of St. Bernard (died 1153) and other historic figures. Nonetheless - a charming historical and cross-cultural survey. Bryan Donkin' Readable article about Donkin's work as a paper-machine manufacturer, with a brief mention of some of his other activities, including the fact that he sold his steel pen patents to Joseph Bramah (who suppressed the invention?) John Dickinson and His Paper Machine An informative, readable article dealing both with the man and his work. Sampson Mordan and Company A most useful five page article An Inclination for Reading and Writing Three page article on bible boxes and writing slopes Propelling Pencils Three page illustrated article on Mordan pencils Inkredible Three illustrated pages devoted mainly to novelty items Tools of the Scribe: Inks and Pigments Co-authored by WES member Alice Sink, the article discusses ink composition and making for the contemporary calligrapher, but includes many historical references Ure's Dictionary of Arts Manufactures and Mines Sheffield Penknives'. Information Sheet No.13 An informative illustrated history of the wide range of pen knives and quill cutters produced in Sheffield from 1774 onwards Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical Manufactures Interesting early account of the steel pen industry Bunbogu (Stationery) Special Issue: Mono Magazine In Japanese. Stationery catalogue Bunbogu no sakai (World of Stationery) Special Issue: Kurashi no sekai, No. 10 In Japanese. Stationery catalogue Bunbogu no miryoku (Attraction of Stationery) Special Issue: Kurashi no sekai, No. 14 In Japanese. Stationery catalogue Section 2 of No.142. Writing Inks. Pages 85-96. Stapled. Sections 13 and 14 of No.142. Glass Inks, Glass Inkstands, Inkstands and Stationery Cases. Pp.419-427. Stapled Sections 12, 13 and 14 of No.142. A combination of the two above. Pp.344-427. Supplied comb bound with acetate covers Sale of the private collection of fountain pens of Mallin the Penman and fountain pens from several other sources. Friday Jan 18th 1980 Auction catalogue with estimates, 191 lots Historische Buroweld (Historic Office World). A series of Journals as described. Journals starting (April 1982) at No1, 2/3, 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,16,17(Apr 1987) most with English translations covering a range of topics on writing equipment. No abstract available. Ask for number of pages of each issue HBw aktuell A series of news sheets to go with #146 No. 7/85 and then complete to 26/87 except for No.21. Most with translations. Ask for the number of pages in each issue Objets d'ecriture. Vente aux encheres publiques au Musee de la Poste Auction catalogue in French 500 lots of writing equipment including fountain pens Writing Equipment icluding stamp boxes & fountain pens Thursday 13 October 1994 Auction catalogue of 411 items including sale estimates Important Ensemble Calamophile Collection Van Cleem Sam 20 Mai 2000 Auction catalogue in French of 431 items with sale estimates Exceptionnel Ensemble d'objets d'ecriture. Collection Van Cleem Auction catalogue in French of 440 items with sale estimates Penletter No. 2 from Sweden. Autumn 84 8 pages in mixture of English & Swedish Penletter No. 3 from Sweden. Undated 9 pages in mixture of English & Swedish Stephens Inks One page advert? Circa 1880? Pens & Ink pp586-92 ERROR IN NUMBERING Mordan & Co.'s New Patent Pen Short letter on patent cover An Introduction to Binding Styles & Materials An Introduction to English Paper An Introduction to Seals An Introduction to Parchment An Introduction to Writing Inks Life Story of W.A. Sheaffer Appears to be a photocopy of an original biography by W.A. Sheaffer but may be a reprint of a series of articles of 1990/91 in Pen Fanciers Magazine El Casco Catalogue of superior office equipment with a price list dated 1994 The Berol Book. Handbook for users of Berol Products Vol III 1979 Paints, brushes, palettes, printing, fabric dyes, pencils, pens, Markers. Descriptive catalogue Penletter No. 1 from Sweden. July 1983 6 pages in mixture of English & Swedish Fountain Pen Exchange Newsletter VI, No 1 Nov 1980 & V2, No. 1 Jan 1981 Two newsletters of articles, classified ads and letters. Includes an article on dating Sheaffer pens by their clips The Pen Fancier's Magazine Nov 1982 & June 1989 Copies of two newsletters only Product catalogue A colour catalogue of office products, some on loose leaves. Watermark 74 Handbook of an exhibition organised by Wiggins Teape and other companies of an exhibition held at Paper Point, Catalogue d'articles de bureau. Edition Francais A small colour product brochure Jan 1966 New Abridged and Illustrated Catalogue of Joseph Gillott's Pens Approx A5 format, 13 page catalogue marked 1920 by hand. Steel pen nibs and holders Victorian Desk Furniture Standishes, scales, balances, heavy glass ink-wells, silver trays and impedimenta Berol. Our Company Published 1981. Pens and markers, Pencils and crayons, leads and lead holders, pencil accessories Octagon magazine Spring 1989 Vol XXVI Number 1 House magazine Sheaffer's Giftie Sets Catalogue of pen and pencil boxed sets, hand marked 1922. Poor photocopy with descriptions and prices Sheaffer's Writing Instruments Catalogue of pen and pencil and ball pen boxed sets and including desk sets, hand marked c.1949. Poor photocopy with descriptions and prices In the front line of perfection Sheaffer's self filling pen Catalogue hand marked 1918. Includes prices. Approx A5 folded but photocopied flat Sheaffer's Writing Instruments Catalogue of pen and pencil and ball pen boxed sets and including desk sets and ink, hand marked 1938. Poor photocopy with descriptions and prices Sheaffer's Writing Instruments Catalogue of pens and pencils and boxed sets and including desk sets and ink, hand marked 1920. Includes repair prices. Poor photocopy with descriptions and prices Parker Aircraft A folder of articles and photographs copied with permission from a folder of information in the Parker Archive April 2003. Includes bill of sale of Fairchild FC2W2 1928 Reservoir, Fountain & Stylographic Pens. Lecture 1. Ancient Writing Implements Journal of the Society of Arts. Three issues (Nos 2,761 -2,763) containing the texts of a series of three 'Cantor' lectures given to the Society by James.P.Maginnis during 1905 on 'Reservoir Fountain Pens and Stylographic Pens'. The three lectures are sub-headed:• Ancient Writing Instruments• Stylographic Pens and Manufacture of Gold Pens• Fountain Pens. Profusely illustrated with detailed line and engineering drawings. See next two items Reservoir, Fountain & Stylographic Pens. Lecture 2. Stylographic Pens and Manufacture of Gold Pens Proceedings of the Society. Cantor Lectures Reservoir, Fountain & Stylographic Pens. Lecture 3. Fountain Pens Proceedings of the Society. Cantor Lectures Omnia catalogue & Invitation to launch of Parker 51 Special Edition Invitation card to Parker 51 Launch 8 October 2002. Catalogue of several store luxury products including Parker 51 Special Edition. Newspaper Cuttings Daily Telegraph 30 Nov 2002. Blair sends Chirac a Churchill pen to heal the wounds. Daily Telegraph 6 Dec 2003 Symbols rewrite history of words. Daily Telegraph Magazine 31 May 2003 What's new - I can't live without my …revolving pencil sharpener. Daily Telegraph 15 Nov 2003 It looks good on paper - Nuns of St.Cecilia's Abbey ... calligraphy. Unidentified letter of Biro as North Sea Spoon De Ganzepen - La Plume d'Oie Journal published in Brussels in Dutch and French. Eighteen Journals from #50 9/98 to #66 III/2003 & #71 IV/04 Cumberland's Black Gold Description of pencil manufacture incl. WWII map & compass for POW Fountain pen box instructions & Guarantees Colour scans of a series of Conway, Onoto & Swan guarantees & instructions History of the Invention & illustrated process of making Foley's Gold Pens History of the invention and illustrated process of making Foley's diamond pointed gold pens by John Foley, New York. 1875. A4 Selling Parker Duofolds Parker Pen Company Ltd. A fascinating manual for sales men, written in May 1931 by A.R.Zoccola, Managing Director at the time. A5 pages of detailed advice on selling techniques and information about products. The Art of making Pens Scientifically Small book photocopy of 62 pages including Genuine Receipts for Making Inks and Directions for Secret Writing A series of Articles on Writing Equipment from the Saturday Magazine A series of articles on quills, steel pens, pencils, writing paper,, parchment, ink, ink stands, sealing wax, slates & wafers Biggest Advertising Campaign Ever Platignum Christmas advertising literature for stationers. 1963. Six A4 pages printed in black, blue & red and including details and illustrations of all fountain pens, ballpoints, pencils and gift sets in production at the time Catalogue of Historical Typewriters List of collection of Imperial Typewriter Co. From many manufacturers 1873 - 1932 Fine & Rare Vintage Fountain Pens & Pencils. Auction Catalogue Auction catalogues as follows: 4 October 2002 116 pages, 13 December 2002 116 pages, 22 March 2002 90 pages, April 2003 100 pages Fine & Rare Vintage Fountain Pens & Pencils. Auction Catalogue Auction catalogues as follows: 1 Oct 04, 17 Dec 04, 27 Apr 05, 30 Sep 05, 21 Dec 05 Fine & Rare Vintage Fountain Pens & Pencils. Auction Catalogue Auction catalogue 22 March 2002 Moira Lister chooses Parker '51' Reprint of Moira Lister advertisment on A5 display card Left, write, left, write Telegraph Weekend 26 Oct 2002. Article on left handed pupils Parker 51 Special Edition 2002 Three fold advertising card in colour La Plume d'Oie Journal published in Brussells in French & Dutch. Eight items incl. Heintze & Blanckertz, Pelican & list of patents Pens left an indelible mark Two page article on Birmingham nib makers Bonhams Chelsea Vintage Fountain Pen Auction 5 October 1990 Auction catalogue 41 pages Bonhams Chelsea Christmas Present Sale. Auction 3 December 1991 Auction catalogue 58 pages, includes many other items including silver and glass Bonhams Chelsea Cameras, Collectors' Items & Pens. 8 Feb 1991 Auction catalogue 26 pages A5 Bonhams Chelsea Vintage Fountain Pen Auction 12 April 1991 Auction catalogue 41 pages Bonhams Chelsea Collectors' Sale including cameras and other Apparatus, Cigarette cards, Ephemera & Fountain Pens 25 July 1991 Auction catalogue 78 pages Bonhams Chelsea Vintage Fountain Pen Auction 11 October 1991 Auction catalogue 42 pages Christie's South Kensington Objects of Vertu, Miniatures & Fountain Pens 19 November 1991 Auction catalogue 26 pages Bonhams Chelsea Christmas Present Sale 3 December 1991 Auction catalogue 42 pages Bonhams Chelsea Collectors' Sale including Fountain Pens, Cameras, Mechanical Music, Scientific Instruments, Vintage Radios and London Street Signs 9-10 January 1992 Auction catalogue 41 pages Bonhams Chelsea Fountain Pens & Lighters Auction catalogue 25 A5 pages plus insert of extra lots A4 Bonhams Chelsea Vintage Fountain Pen Auction 27 March 1992 Auction catalogue 66 pages Bonhams Chelsea Vintage Fountain Pen Auction 19 Feb 2003 Auction catalogue 50 pages Bonhams Chelsea Vintage Fountain Pen Auction 5 April 1993 Auction catalogue 42 pages Bonhams Chelsea Vintage Fountain Pen Auction 11 May 1992 Auction catalogue 24 pages Bonhams Chelsea Vintage Fountain Pens including a collection of Mint and Boxed Pens 2 October 1992 Auction catalogue 58 pages Bonhams Chelsea Scientific Instruments, Mechanical Music, Camers and Pens 5 November 1992 Auction catalogue 26 pages Bonhams Chelsea Vintage Fountain Pens 9 July 1993 Auction catalogue 50 pages Bonhams Chelsea Fine and Rare Vintage Fountain Pens 3rd. December 1993 Auction catalogue 74 pages Bonhams Chelsea Fine and Rare Vintage Fountain Pens 25 February 1994 Auction catalogue 66 pages Bonhams Chelsea Pencils and Pens 1770 - 1920 Fine and Rare Vintage Fountain Pens 15 April 1994 Auction catalogue 74 pages Bonhams Chelsea Pencils and Pens 1770 - 1920 Fine and Rare Vintage Fountain Pens 1 July 1994 Auction catalogue 78 pages Phillips Writing Equipment including Stamp Boxes and Fountain Pens 13 October 1994 Auction catalogue 34 pages Christies Objects of Vertu, Miniatures & Fountain Pens Auction catalogue 50 pages Christies Tools, Pens, Models, Scientific and other Apparatus Auction catalogue 36 pages The Pen Fancier's Magazine June 1985 56 Pages Introduction to Archival Materials. An Introduction to Seals 20 pages. Comprehensive review including storage, quick reference and Bibliography Big Ben Fountain Pens Letter from J.Matrins to S.Hull 21 August 1995. 6 pages including adhering colour photographs of Big Ben and some other pens Penol: The Company and its Pens Loose leaf pamphlet written by JPM covering the history of the Company and an analysis of pen features with careful and systematic tabulation incl Model, clip, Nib, cap barrel, dates and sizes plus five pages of excellent colour photographs Machines in the Office Pen nibs, typewriters, mechanical calculators and a survey of other office equipment up to the FAX Pen Finder Magazine June? 1989, August 1989, Nov/Dec 1989, Mar/Apr 1989. Advertisements of pens and watches for sale and wanted. Services offered. Auction WES Auction listings for 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 1994 National Pen Show, New Jersey. Auction Auction rules and catalogue of 111 items with probable filled in prices realised Bonhams Chelsea, Auction 1 July 1990 Photocopy of lot pages 5 to 121 plus pages of prices realised on metal clip. Pencil writing probably of prices realised against each item. Vintage Pens Quarterly Fall 1992. Special Supplement Photocopy list of pens for sale. Sheaffer PFM Advertisment Back cover of what appears to be National Geographic Magazine with image of hand holding Sheaffer's PFM showing price of $25 Advertisments - Biro One advert Printers Pie 1950 Advertisments - Cameron One advert The Graphic 23 Nov 1918 plus one ILN 19 April 1919 Advertisments - Esterbrook National Geographic Sept 1952 & May 1953 Advertisments - Jewel n/a Advertisments- Koh-I-Noor The world's Work Dec 1909 (No 85), unidentified Advertisments - Koppio The Caxton Magazine Feb 1919 p142 Advertisments - Major Service, Regent & Primo Two page advert from Retail Prices, undated but circa 1920 Adv ertisments - Neptune Boys' Own Paper Dec 1908 Advertisments - Onoto Printers' Pie 1915, The Strand Magazine c.1910?, Punch c.1936 plus four pages of filling instructions Advertisments - Parker Two Vacumatic, one Parker 75 Advertisments - Pelican Pen One advert, unidentified Advertisments - Platignum One advert. Printers' Pie 1934 Advertisments - Swan Eight adverts various Advertisments - Waterman Twelve pages of adverts & instructions The Celebrated Conway Stewart British Pens & Writing Sets Two sided advertising leaflet in colour approx A3 in size Give a Waverley Pen Monochrome pamphlet 1936 A4 x 10 pages Here is the Relief Fountain Pen Colour leaflet 1930s 16 x 9in Printed both sides and folded For Christmas - Swan Pens Swan (List 249). Colour leaflet 1920s A4 printed both sides Cross Alwrite Pencils Monochrome brochure 8 pages. Propelling, expansion and purse pencils. High quality illustrations. 1923 (1989 reprint) A5 Soennecken - Schreibfedern Monochrome A3 sheet, printed both sides, illustrating wide range of steel nibs. Feb 1937 Parker Moderne leaflet Photocopy of Parker Moderne Pen and propelling Pencil Set (Made in Canada). Original longer than A3 size and copied onto four smaller pages. Describes filling and refilling Bibliography - Jim Rainer List of 34 items of pen related articles and catalogues on three pages, a 'Bibliography - Writing Equipment and Related Matters' 93 entries on four sheets and a sheet on Penmanship listing nine entries Hinks, Wells & Co. Steel & Metal Pens Monochrome catalogue, 84 pages. Mainly steel nibs but also pen holders, fountain pens,\ etc. 1911 Parker Pens - Review Sussex Memorabilia. A Collector's Price Guide October 2003. Parker Pens Review. P43 and pp 56 -63. Taken from a magazine. Short description of the Company and current pricing of some of its popular collector's pens, pencils & ink How Men Learned to Write The Book of Knowledge. The Children's Encyclopedia. Vol XI pp3399-3406. Photocopy of article reviewing for children from clay tablets, quill making, steel nibs and school pencils. Index of Conte products Catalogue in colour of black pencils, Sanguine, Sepia & white pencils Carre square sticks and pastels Complete range of writing, drawing and design products Colour catalogue of markers, crayons and pencils with pictures of manufacture and quantity production Cumberland Graphics Colour catalogue of craft products, Pencils, pens, drawing instruments and office sundries Modern Fountain Pen Manufacture Practical Mechanics February 1947 pp152-153. B&W. Description of centreless grinding for producing barrels, caps and sections n/a Photocopy of Parker Duofold catalogue showing Flat Top Duofold range including Pastels, Duofold Duette sets , True Blues and desk sets and with $ retail prices. Pencil mark of 1929. Students' handwriting is appalling Single side article promoting handwriting. The Art of Nibmanship Single page short article including hand holding Waterman comparing 'Biros' and fountain pens n/a Photocopy of Garland cartoon Daily Telegraph 25 Sept 2001 showing Pres. Bush in plane/pen. Major Thrust …on terrorism… n/a Daily Telegraph. 9 Nov 2001. Cartoon 'Pledge for Mutual Tolerance n/a Daily Telegraph June 2001. Offer of six part set of iridium nibbed pen. Total set of 72 piece includes refills n/a Daily Telegraph June 2001. Question and Answer on supply of Osmiroid Nib (catalogue) M.Myers and Son Ltd. Birmingham. Monochrome catalogue. 44 pages. A general stationery catalogue including steel nibs, penholders, pencil cases, pencils, letter clips and fountain pens.1935. A4. . (catalogue) Made in Birmingham (Steel Pens). A collection of catalog-Lics from 1890-1930. Includes: Baker and Finnemore, C.Brandauer & Co.Ltd, Wm.Mitchell, Hinks Wells & Co., Sveriges Pennfabriks Efbr., Grapho Ltd, Joscph Gillott, T.Hessin & Co., G.W.Hughes, M.Myers & Sons. A4, supplied comb bound in acetate covers.(Contributor: Brian Jones, Birmingham Pen Trade Heritage Association) (catalogue) D.Leonardt & Co (Highly Pens) Ltd. Steel pen manufacturers, Birmingham. Trade catalogue containing Eclipse series, Hemispherical and Ball-pointed pens, Gothic pens, Mapping and Drawing pens. A4, supplied comb bound in acetate covers. (Parker Pen Repair manual No.5115 Parker Pen Repair Manual No.5115 8th Edition (1930s). A service manual for the professional pen repairer. Well illustrated with line drawings. Shows prices of tools and spares (eg vacumatic fitting block for $ 1.50!). A5, stapled with card covers. (Advertisment) They're Sleek, they're slim Waterman Taperite and Medalist Fountain Pens. Colour A3 leaflet (1940s). (Contributor: Jim Dowd (catalogue) Retail Prices' Fountain Pens, Pencils, Accessories. Duofold, Relief, Waverley, Platignum, Spot, Regal. C. 1930. A4 (8 in colour) (catalogue) Sheaffer Pens and Pencils. Advertisements of the 1940s. Colour A4 sheets. (catalogue) W.H.Hayden & Co. Ltd. Catalogue 1934. A4 pages, mainly in lustrous black and white - printed from wood blocks to a superb standard. Some pages are colour. This is a beauty! There are sixteen sections covering everything sold in the stationery trade at that time including: 'Glass inks and inkstands'; 'Law Stationery'; 'Duplicating Apparatus'; 'Office & School Sundries'. Index The General Alphabetical Index of No 281. This will enable members to decide what they wish to buy and to identify which other sections (5 through 16) should be made available separately. (catalogue) C.Brandauer & Co.Ltd. Illustrated wholesale catalogue (1880s). Some of steel pens appear in item No. 275 but these illustrations are sharper. A4. Supplied comb bound with acetate covers. (catalogue) M.Myers and Sons. Illustrated catalogue of writing related products (1880s). Some of the text is obliterated on two of the pages but the illustrations are very sharp. A4. Supplied comb bound with acetate cover. (Contributor: Ivor Stlitz) (catalogue) Lever-Filling Swan Pens. List No.349 (1930s) Full colour leaflet. A4 double sided. Registered Designs. Birmingham Metallic Pen Makers 1839 - 1908 A cover plus listing of 12 pages of BT Rep, Design No., Proprietor and Date. Proprietors include Gillott, Meyers, Hinks Wells, Ball, Brandauer, Perry, Hewitt and many others. To Archive November 2003. Also available as a WORD file. The Parker51- The Story of the Best Selling Fountain Pen Four page paper covering the history of the pen up to the 2002 re-launch. Available on paper or as a WORD file Of Penfriends, Pens at War, in Peace and for Abdication Four page paper covering the items listed in the title. Available on paper or as a WORD file (catalogue) Fold out catalogue undated showing Masterpiece, 707, 777, 444, 204, 440, Silver Imperial, Lady Sheaffer, Imperial IV, Imperial VIII, Imperial Triumph, Imperial I dl & Imperial II dl (catalogue) Catalogue & correspondence with prices 1973. Imperial series, Lady Sheaffer, Triumph series The Stained Finger Journal of the Society. Vols XXII#3, XXXIII#1, XXIII#2, XXXIII#3, XXIII#4, XIV#1, XXIV#2, XXIV#3,XXIV#4, XXV#1, XXV#2, XXV#3 The Ephemerist Journal No1 Vol 1, #47, #49, #52, #57, #58, #59, #60, =62, #109, #110, #111, #112, #113, #114, #115, #116, #117' #119 The Limits of Ephemera A paper A5 contained in stapled card cover. 12 p and 22 references Pen People The magazine for enthusiastic calligraphers. Vols (some with supplements) First Edition Feb 2002, May 2002, Aug 2002, Nov 2002, Aug 2003 Plastiquarian Journal #30 & 31 PHS Newsletter Newsletter # 63, 64, 65, 66 Writing Equipment Society of Australia Inc. Newsletter Vol 3 #1 Austria-Hungary Inkwell Patents 1899-1910 Inkwell patents 0080, 2109, 2968, 3874, 7289, 7315, 7323, 8535, 8605, 10430, 12958, 13320, 15664, 16785, 18818, 19631, 22704, 28954, 30902, 39998. With helpful summary sheet incl date, Patentee & place. In German Austria-Hungary Patents up to 1899 Austro-Hungary Privilegs (Patents) up to 1899. Four page summary listing with approx two thirds cross-referenced to A3 photocopies of original material. A total of 31 originals on file A Complete System of Scientific Penmanship (without ruling) and Penmanship a paper describing how to form and write letters and how to hold a pen. Includes four pages of names of 'subscribers together with eight pages of recommendations from persons of note in the style popular at the time Parker catalogue Circa 1984 Pen range , 75 based Premiere, Place Vendome, Arrow, Classic, 45, Slinger, 25 Flighter, Tball Jotter, RBI. A two sided folding A2 colour leaflet Parker catalogue Circa 1992 Range A5 colour spine stapled leaflet with Duofold, Premier, 75, Insignia, 95, 88, Classic ranges plus nib guide Parker catalogue Portfolio Nov 88 folding colour leaflet to one third A4 Duofold, Presidential, Premier, 75, 95, 88, Classic, 45, 25, 15, Vector & Jotter - 16 panels Parker catalogue Catalogue 04/97 Colour brochure A4 featuring Duofold, Sonnet, Insignia, Rialto, 45, Frontier, Vector, Jotter, accessories & nib guide Parker Insignia catalogue Parker Insignia 1/92 colour brochure, a little under A4 Parker Frontier catalogue Parker Frontier colour fold out A4 8 sides Parker catalogue Duofold range 4/96 8 sides , a little under A5 Parker catalogue Catalogue, spine stapled colour 4/97. A condensed version of #304 at a little smaller than A5 size 16 sides Parker catalogue Parker Duofold Catalogue Jan 1991. High quality artwork at larger than A4 includes translucent interleaving. Including photo of cutaway of rollerball interior Waterman catalogue Catologue, spine stapled A4, Dec 1990 with price list. Covers MAN 100/200, Gentleman, Lady Patricia, Exclusive, Jet Set, Lauret, Lady Charlotte, Centurion, Accessories & Nib Guide Waterman catalogue Catalogue, spine stapled A4, undated, with small summary catalogue in rear flap. Covers Serenite, Edson, MAN 100/200, Liaison, L'Etalon, Carene, Preface Expert, Lady Charlotte, Laureat, Hemisphere, Phileas, Apostrophe, nib guide & accessories Sheaffer Catalogue Marked 1998 WDM1124. A folder containing A4 colour flyers for Award, Sentinel, Vintage Viewpoint, Cartridge, Tagalong, NoNonsense, Prelude, Legacy, , White Dot, Refills, Fashion, Targa, Balance & Triumph Imperial, total 20 and a fold out leaflet on Sheaffer Prelude(1996, WDM144) Sheaffer Legacy 2 Catalogue Approx A5, spine stapled. Curious double ended catalogue starting 'a Contempory classic' at one end and 'A Traditional Classic' at the other. Undated but included web address. Sheaffer Catalogue Perfect bound colour catalogue, Quarto, 48 pages. Includes Crest, Force 10, Connaisser, Targa, Triumph & Desk Sets. Includes a price list March 1993 Trade & £RSP Sheaffer Catalogue Spine bound colour catalogue sub quarto, 30 pages. No date or part no. Masterpiece, Nostalgia, Crest, Connaisseur, Targa, Force 10, Desk sets, Fashion, Triumph Imperial & accessories AT Cross Catalogue. 'An American Classic' Catalogue A5 Colour spine stapled with UK Price list May 1998. Townsend, Century, Solo, & accessories AT Cross Catalogue. 'Cafted to Express a Lifetime' Catalogue A4 spine stapled 1993 Three Retail Price Lists April 1986, May 1992 & April 1996 AJM profile: A.T.Cross Company A photocopy of a paper, origin unknown, history of Cross Company The Art of Selling the World's Finest Writing Instruments. Cross A5 mono booket 20 pages describing features of Cross writing equipment with selling guidance together with a small leaflet 'Gold & Silver A Basic Guide for Shoppers on plating terminology Presentation handbook for Retailing Professionals. Cross Sub A4 leaflet for technical description and guidance on selling AT Cross Catalogue. 'The Cross Collection' Approx A5, colour, spine stapled. Catalogue with price list for May 1999. Townsend, Century II, Century Classic, ATX, Solo Classic, & accessories Aurora Pen Catalogue Sub A4 colour catalogue, perfect bound with price list for 2002. Range includes Anniversario, Silver Jubilee, 88, Mare, Optima, Talentum, Design, Frecce tricolori, Ipsilon, Style Magellano, Idea, Pennini(Nib grade) Montblanc Catalogue Small square colour catalogue with price list for 1998. Meisterstuck & Noblesse ranges. Also a price list for March 1996 Pelikan catalogue Approx A5 colour catalogue 40 pages. Perfect bound on short side covers Souveran, traditional, nibs, Toledo, originals of their time & Celebrity Year Catalogue Catalogues 1991, 1994 Papermate catalogue A4 Catalogue of office writing equipment colour, undated 26 pages Calligraph Invitation A5 sized colour 4 page for calligraphy pen PLUS catalogue 'The writing sensation 1997' General Catalogue Writing-Office-Drawing Catalogue of product range, perfect bound 102 pages Yard.O.Lead Solid silver writing instruments Handcrafted in England Catalogue, A5 colour staple on short side covering Viceroy Grand, Edwardian, Diplomant, Peerfecta, Viceroy & Regent Welcome on Board Zeppelin One third A4 colour catalogue spine staple on short side , 112 sides Senator Ideas. Writing Instruments 1998 Colour catalogue, A4 perfect bound. 64 pages Rotring Esprit Leaflet Folded A3 colour leaflet describing the Esprit budget fountain pen Omaggio and Armando Simoni Omas 75 years A4 catalogue 24 pages colour spine stapled. Marked '8 September 2000, London Pen Show'. Illustrations of Omaggio ad Armando Simoni, Penna del Dottore, Arlecchino, Extra Lucens, Lucens and historical material on the Company and its founder. Price list undated Diplomat Catalogue A4 colour spine staple catalogue of pens, pencils and accessories together with a price list dated May 1996 and Spring News 1997 Value in Itself. Pelikan Fine Writing Instruments Colour A5 booklet of 36 pages, spine stapled. Covers Souveran, 800, 600, 250 & 200 ranges, Collectors items, Limited Edition & accessories. Part no. 050146 plus price list undated Aurora Since 1919 Writing Instruments Catalogue A4 colour catalogue, spine stapled with price list for 1997. Range includes Benvenuto Cellini, Sole, Jewelry Collection, Optima, Hastil, Thesi, Ipsilon, Magellano, Idea, Auretta Pennini (Nib grade) Space Pen. Fisher A4 colour brochure, spine stapled. 8 pages plus two flyers and a price list 1997 Collection. 1912. Montegrappa. The privilege of a Lifetime A4 colour booklet with 20 internal pages, fold out sections to front & rear covers. Reminiscence, Heritage, 300, and accessories. Two price lists, one marked May 1996 Omas Symbol of Distinction catalogue Small square catalogue 52 pages colour spine stapled. Illustrations of the Paragon, the Faceted Style, the Ogival Harmony, the Precious Facets, the XXI Century, Celluloid collection, the Briarwood, Special Edition, Certified Series, Precious Wood Collection, UNICEF, Tokyo, Desk Sets, Leather & Personalisations Cartier Catalogue Two sub A5 three fold catalogues. One marked 1995, the other 1996 Fidelio. S.J.Dupont Square catalogue Sub A5 12 colour pages, spine stapled. Fidelio rage of pen, ballpoint & rollerball Writing Instruments. A technical history and how they work 41 page monograph by the Chairman of the WSE. A4 format B&W. Illustrations include wooden pencil manufacture as well as examination of the physical properties of ink on pen performance Inadequacies of writing instrument design and manufacture 18 page A5 format booklet of a series of lectures to the WES by Dr Geoff Roe. Examination of the handing characteristics of pens and paper. Includes careful information on proper nib profile and set up and checking writing performance Daddy's Swan Pen 133 page collection of Swan material. Includes an article 'Fountain pens - Their Evolution and How They are Made. Mabie Todd & Co Ltd., and a collection of advertisements up to circa 1951 Compagnie Francaise de Plumes & de Porte-Plumes. Catalogue of 1909 An extensive catalogue of pen nibs, illustrations of box designs and prices (catalogue) Two sided advertising leaflet in colour bigger than A4 Sowing Imperial series, 444, 440916, 905 & 904 with hand written prices