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The Fountain Pens of Esterbrook (1992) by Paul Hoban. A 64-page work outlining the history and writing instruments of the Esterbrook Pen Company, which was founded in 1858 by a transplanted English Quaker, and held the fifth registered trade mark issued by the U. S. Government.
This amazing company actually expanded during the Great Depression (1932 - 1940), while most pen companies, including the "Big 4" (Parker, Waterman, Sheaffer and Wahl/Eversharp) experienced greately reduced sales, and many other pen companies closed altogether. The book contains 4 color plates showing examples of the fountain pen products from the turn of the century thru the 1960s in actual size, and a reprint of the entire 1939 Esterbrook catalog. - $20
Model PK pencil in Willow Green - Cap actuated, a hair got on the pen on the barrel during the photograph. Harder to find color. - $25
Black Plunger-Fil - ca. 1958, these fill like a Sheaffer touchdown pen. Small sac, but cool system. Not as common. 2556 Fine nib. - $70
Dark green plunger-Fil - ca. 1958, One of the better colors in the series. Very vibrant. 9555 XF nib. - $75
