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August? Lordy! My work with Bonhams continues to keep me more than occupied, such that I do not seem to have enough time to keep this site up. Thanks to those of you who have continued your inquiries and purchases. We are putting up a few new pens this week: Among them are the Chronoswiss I have previously mentioned, now at a lower price. Also a wonderful silver band celluloid Montblanc 149. These pens are among the best pens ever made (period). If you have not experienced a vintage Montblanc this is a chance to start with the best. Also going onto the site will be a really uncommon seagreen Pelikan 500. While I have a 500N in this color, I do not even have one of those in my personal collection. I'm always getting asked about reverse trim black Pelikan 140s. We now have three(!) the result of my not keeping up with updates. Grab one now. For those of you going to the DC Show, I will be there as both The PENguin and as a representative of Bonhams with a choice selection of pens from our August 19 sale in Manhattan. See ya soon. PS, please enjoy our new third gallery, showcasing non-Pelikan, non-Parker pens of particular interest. |
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A few images from out recent stay in England and travels through Germany in early 2009          | |
The first two batches of The PENguin pen are complete and have been shipped to their happy owners. We can still make two more lots. E-mail me if you are interested.
Last year was another record year for pen sales at The PENguin. As always, thank you!
As always, I will have pens that are not listed, so if you need something in our area of concentration and do not see it here, contact me. I can probably find it.
This year marks twenty-two years of pen collecting for me. I began with Sheaffers and Parkers and then looked to the classical "big four," of American pendom, Parker, Sheaffer, Watermans and Eversharp. In the mid-1990s, I decided to focus narrowly on Parkers. Then in 1997, I became interested in Pelikans. More recently I have added an interest in oversize German pens, modern Italian pens and a handful of the classical American greats. Today my collection is probably smaller than it was a decade ago, but far more coherent. For more see the About Me page.
If you wish to learn more about Pelikan pens please follow this link to the illustrated Pelikan History article I wrote for PenTrace.
The purpose of PENguin is to offer other collectors, and anyone else who is interested, first rate, fully restored pens to add to your collection or for daily use.
All pens offered here have been fully restored by me or by German craftsmen who I trust and are guaranteed to you for two years. (Please note that this guarantee is not transferrable.) I want you to be able to use or enjoy your pens as much as I do.
Once again, thanks for all the support.
Last updated: August 28, 2010