Watch Journal December 2011 The Watch Magazine Redefined de Bowen, Glen B - 2011

Gas City, IN: L-W Book Sales, 1996. 11th ptg . Soft cover. Near Fine. 37810 shelf. Revised Prices edition. Oversized trade paperback, photo covers. 1996 name on title pg. Clean text. Illus. mainly based on vintage advertisements. With 16 color plates, ads.

Gas City, IN, U.S.A.: L-W Book Sales, 1993 Softbound. Fine/No Jacket. Ninth Printing. Major Publisher. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book is pristine except for small spots on the lower front outside edge of the book..

World Publishing Co, N.D. Hardcover. Very Good. No publication date. No DJ, as published. Inscribed and signed by author. Slight bumping on edges of cover. VG+

Pen Aficionado. First Edition / First Printing. Faux Leather. Good +. Red faux leather covered boards, bright gold titles on front cover and spine, small tear near head of spine. Book body clean.

World Publications Inc.. Hardcover. Used - Good/Good.

World, 1995T. hardcover. Very Good. 0.8000 in x 8.6000 in x 5.6000 in.

Kingwood, Texas: Pen Aficionado / World Publications, Inc. Appears unread. Near Fine condition [only minor shelf wear]. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. A bright, clean, tight copy. Pages are fresh and crisp -- probably never read. No year of publication is indicated, but "First Edition, First Printing" is so stated [1995?]. A guide to all aspects of collecting fountain pens and pencils, including where to find them, trading and buying, the 50 most popular vintage brands, makers, limited, embellished and artist editions, using them, organizations, clubs and related topics. Includes a useful guide to publications on the subject. Bound in the original red boards, stamped in bright gold on the spine and front cover.. First Edition, First Printing (so stated. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/No dust jacket, as issued. 8vo. 223pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Glenview, Ill. : G. Bowen Communications, 1982, 1982. Poor. 314 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. ; ISBN: 0910173001 (pbk.) :; 9780910173001 (pbk.) LCCN: 82-90494 ; OCLC: 9138290 ; LC: TS1266; Dewey: 681/.6 ; color photographic stiff paper wrappers ; spine cracked ; ex-lib, stamps, labels, date due, pocket ; Contents: The value of anything and pens -- Condition influences value -- The Parker Pen Company -- The Eraly history -- Extract of product development -- Significant examples of national advertising -- A pictorial chronology of the Pens and Pencils -- W A Sheaffer Pen Company (Sheaffer-Eaton, div. Textron) -- The Wahl-Eversharp Company -- L E Waterman Company. ; shows patents, period advertising, photos of important persons ; condition POOR because of spine. Should be rebound ; scarce guidebook and antique reference.