Parker 51 fountain pen book

If you must have modern then parker made a 51 pen for a while although it was cc fill. The photography is amazing and represents the actually sizes of the pens. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The parker 51 was an outstandingly popular fountain pen in its day and remains a stylish and extremely good workhorse today. Every type and variation is pictured, including many previously unpublished pens and ephemera, and details of the promotion and marketing of the 51. It is regarded as the most comprehensive source available on vintage and. Parkers continual advertising during the war created demand that took several years to fulfil after the end of the conflict. Im sure there are model differences that makes some more expensive than others though. Nib novice, part 6 vintage parker 51 pens and junk. We maintain and extensive vintage parts inventory for all vintage fountain pen makers and models from all eras. Find hundreds of fountain pens in various colors and nib sizes from pilot, lamy, platinum, kaweco, pelikan, and more. The body was sleek and the material used was lucite, a very stable and durable material needed to withstand the high acidity of the special parker 51 ink uniquely developed for this pen. It has 448 pages of text, pictures, and a few detailed technical drawings. Reading my 1943 wwii parker 51 wartime dealer questions.

It also, in my humble opinion, is one of the nicest pen designs ever made. The majority of examples in circulation, however, date from the 1950s. Fountain pen repair and restoration of vintage and. Parker s period advertising called it the worlds most wanted pen, a slogan alluding to restrictions on production of pens for the civilian market in the united states during world war ii.

Parker 51 vintage fountain pens, flexible nibs, super. Books for sale vintage fountain pens parker 51 duofolds. Dec 11, 2014 the parker 51 fountain pen is a time tested classic, and a muchloved collectors item. Prices are, to no surprise, all over the map online when it comes to how much these things sell for. Parker 51 blue sterling silver medium point fountain pen 78006 3. The parker 51 took eleven years to develope but parker sold over 20 million pens during more than 30 years. Heck, if you even know what a 51 is, you probably need it. The burgundy colored parker 51 has been one of my go to pens for decades. The parker 51 classic fountain pen is an icon in the world of vintage pens and has a huge following. Dec 29, 2019 how late library books completed my parker pen book set my story of procrastination and pens. The parker 51 went into production in 1941, and remained a bestseller for decades thereafter. It is regarded as the most comprehensive source available on vintage and modern fountain pens made prior to 1995.

The parker 51 is probably the most practical fountain pen ever made. The modern duofold centennial and duofold international pens revive this classic style in full and midsize versions respectively, while the sonnet offers a stylish, streamlined, and highly affordable introduction to the world of quality fountain pens. Parker spent the same amount in dollars to promote the pen, but in 1969. Buy parker 51 by shepherd, david, shepherd, mark isbn. The 51 was a unique product and shook the world on its introduction. They are still perfect pens for everyday use whist being highly. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Warranty information is included with each parker pen. The parker 51 mark ii is probably the most functional fountain pen ever made. In the vintage pen world, parker 51s arent particularly rare, and their individual values. If your parker 51 pen, pencil or ballpoint needs attention, please check our parker 51 repairs service all pens within this selection are serviced prior to despatch and shipped in protective plastic tubes. The parker 51 was born in 1941 with the intention of revolutionizing the world of pens and damn if he succeeded. The parker 51 was a revolutionary design when it debuted, advertised as ten years ahead of its time. Overall, i think this pen is a pretty good starter fountain pen.

Seven parker fountain pen repair manuals, from 1920about 1960. Parker im fountain pen, black lacquer gold trim, fine nib with blue ink refill 1931645. The parker 51 fountain pen is a time tested classic, and a muchloved collectors item. Fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou, this book is brand new and unused.

First produced in 1941, the parker 51 would go on to sell tens of millions of units before being discontinued in 1972. Buy a vintage parker 51, they are all over the place. Parker marketed it as the worlds most wanted pen, a slogan alluding to restrictions on production of consumer goods for civilian markets in the united states during world war ii. Buy parker 51 fountain pen and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Parker 21 set v clip fountain pen and pencil in red. Whether you collect the parker 51 or not, you need this book.

If your parker 51 pen, pencil or ballpoint needs attention, please check our parker 51 repairs service all pens within this selection are serviced prior to. Ron zorn is one of the most active us fountain pen repairmen. It never leaks, always works and never breaks, well almost. Vintage fountain pens parker 51 duofolds waterman mont. Originally marketed as the worlds most wanted pen when it was introduced in 1941, the parker 51 fountain pen has more than 70 years of history, quality and heritage behind it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For details on a specific parker pen fee free to ask. Parker 51 david and mark shepherd this 170 page hardcover book chronicles the history and development of the 51 from inception. Originally produced as a vacumatic filler in the 1940s it changed to the troublefree aerometric filling system and sold in the millions. It then goes on to mention fountain pens, pencils, fibre tips and roller balls. The colours of the vacumatic parker 51s and the aerometric parker 51s. The parker 51 has been voted best fountain pen ever in various polls over the years, and it is widely agreed that it is an iconic design. Parker sonnet fountain pen, red lacquer with gold trim, fine nib 1931473 4. Parker spent the same amount in dollars to promote the pen, but in 1969 reached 400 million dollars in sales.

Vintage parker 21 blacksteel fountain pen steel nib made usa excellent cond. Parker im fountain pen, black lacquer gold trim, fine nib with blue ink refill 1931645 4. Parker 51 double jewel with black barrels and solid gold 14k caps. The parker 51 princess fountain pen around 1953, parker experimented with a new version of the parker 51, which has come to be known as the princess. Development of the parker 51 was completed in 1939, the 51st anniversary of the parker pen company, thus its name. Aug 24, 2014 a complete restoration of a parker 51 aerometric from start to finish. Page 1 of 2 what is a fair price for a restored parker 51. Pentiques is the only vintage fountain pen service center to offer a standard 2 3 week turnaround. The torpedo shaped design and the hooded nib became icons of style and were copied by virtually every other pen manufacturer. The filler system proved to be reliable and easy to use and really had no competition until the launching of the parker 45 and the cartridge filler system, frequently used to this day.

Vintage parker 51 pens for sale the parker 51 is an excellent pen for everyday use as well as being highly collectible. The new parker website is not yet ready for your country. Vintage fountain pens parker 51 duofolds waterman mont blanc. The fact that so many vacumaticfilling 51s are still in use more than 60 years since the last one was produced is a testament to their success. You will not find a vac pen made these days from the major pen makers. He also offers other repair services, including plating.

Maybe so, but i have my dads parker 51 and four others. The parker 51 classic fountain pen is an icon in the world of vintage pens. Known primarily for its beautiful design and reliability, the parker 51 is the ideal pen for. The parker 51 is a fountain pen introduced in 1941, and in production until 1972. Vintage parker 51 pens for sale battersea pen home.

On a practical level, the parker 51 is a solid workhorse pen, but as ive already stated its primary appeal is its history and lineage, and it would be silly to ignore that. Its possibly the most popular fountain pen ever made, and has a long history to show for it. Perhaps no other fountain pen has been so unanimously acclaimed as a classic. Includes details of tools, and detailed instructions for working on duofolds, vacumatics, 51s, 45s, 75s, pencils, and more. The parker 51 is a fountain pen first introduced in 1941. This is a pen set comprised of the fountain pen, mechanical pencil, and presentation box. Parkers continued advertising during the war created a demand. The funny thing is, when i started collecting fountain pens, i just wasnt a fan of parker pens in general and the 51 left me cold. Produced continually from 1941 to 1972, the parker 51. Mar 25, 2018 parker 51 mark 1 vintage fountain pen ebay. Parker 51 penworkshop vintage and classic fountain pen sales. Please enjoy browsing, learning, and appreciating the parker 51 read more about us here. One of the last pens that id like to get my hands on is the highly regarded parker 51.

Representing parker at its best, this is an excellent vintage fountain pen for adding to a vintage fountain pen collection or to use everyday. But as with many pens that are not traditional looking, you either hate this pen or you love this pen. The book starts with the history of the ballpoint pen and includes loud, eterpen, reynolds and milesmartin. It is no exaggeration to say that the parker 51 is the most popular, reliable and functional pen ever invented. Aerometric is even a rarity anymore outside of chinese pens. This pen had a gold filled cap and barrel, the same size as the parker 51 demi signet. How late library books completed my parker pen book set my story of procrastination and pens.

It had a gold nib that was fitted inside a hood to trap any overflow and traps it insidemakes this a pen that wont flood, leak or sweatyet keeps the point surrounded by ink, thus makes it a split second starter. This is the first time i have looked at the pen and you can watch the restoration as if you were sitting next to me at the. In 1939 the parker 51 fountain pen marked a major achievement with its hooded nib and a fast drying ink. This is a wonderful book, describing the pens amazing design, its evolution and marketing, and more. Fountain pen repair and restoration is what we do all day, everyday. Profusely illustrated with superb photos by mark shepherd, vintage ads and other ephemera, and more.