false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176842404m/659177.jpg 659177 1 This deluxe second edition has been expanded and reformatted to be almost one third larger than the first edition, a book that is already regarded as one of the most authoritative and entertaining books on the subject of pen collecting. Outlining eight major manufacturers and their classic model pens, the book is colorfully illustrated with photos and advertisements. You will find current collector values; new photographs including hundreds of additional vintage and contemporary writing instruments; new tips on buying, selling, and trading; and a new 'Collectibility Status Chart' identifying over 100 brands and models of fountain pens and their relative values. In addition, there are new sections on individual artisans and their unique creations and a revised section on contemporary manufacturers, double the size of the first edition. Discussions are included on building your collections, storage and display, refurbishing and repair, paper and inks, and valuing your pens. 2004 values. REVIEW: This book is a revised edition with current collector values and new photographs and catalog reprints. It contains valuable facts and insight from Frank Fenton himself. This book looks in-depth at the regular line production of Fenton's major patterns over four decades. It is divided alphabetically into four major chapters covering the specific patterns - Coin Dot, Crests, Hobnail, and Spiral Optic. Each chapter is also divided into the various colors in which the pattern was produced. 645257 31 8 2004 Fountain Pens Past & Present (Fountain Pens Past and Present) total:3|5:1|4:1|3:1| 3 12 6 0 0 0 false false Sat Oct 24 13:57:48 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 24 13:57:51 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Tue Aug 25 22:24:41 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 25 22:24:41 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Jul 19 11:19:43 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 19 11:19:43 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Thu Mar 05 18:10:02 -0800 2009 Thu Mar 05 18:10:02 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Thu Jul 10 10:07:23 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 10 10:54:51 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Mon Jan 21 12:45:17 -0800 2008 Wed Jan 02 14:36:33 -0800 2008 Wed Jan 02 14:36:36 -0800 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=659177