Fountain Pens for the Million
- The Story of Conway Stewart 1905-2005 by Stephen Hull is the definitive work on the history of Conway Stewart and contains more than 700 illustrations and 300 pages of fascinating insights into this iconic British stationery company.
The Swan Pen -
On 400 pages, it sheds light on the history of the American company Mabie Todd & Co., which began producing dip pens in New York in the 1840s and patented its first fountain pen in 1878. Due to its growing success in Great Britain, the company was taken over by its British branch in 1915. The book describes in chronological order the development of the famous Swan fountain pen, the expansion to England, the "golden years" of the 1920s and 1930s, the introduction of the innovative Swan Leverless and the end of production in Great Britain in 1958. It contains 1,100 color illustrations of writing instruments, historical advertisements and photos from this iconic era, packaged in an informative hardcover volume.
50 Years of the Dinkie - Documents the development of the Dinkie fountain pen, first manufactured entirely in the Conway Stewart factory in 1922, and its design history over five decades. The reprint features over 450 illustrations, including numerous color and full-size photos, as well as historical advertisements and Christmas brochures. An appendix with material samples and codes allows collectors to identify and date the over 100 casein materials used. An indispensable work for any Conway Stewart collector.
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