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Writing Antiques (Shire Library)

Writing Antiques (Shire Library)

George Mell

Writing antiques have great charm and historic interest. When quill pens began to be superseded by steel nibs and penholders these were rapidly manufactured, in true Victorian fashion, in numerous shapes, sizes and materials. This book describes and illustrates many of the writing antiques, from the inkstands to simple penwipers and ink bottles.
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Writing antiques have great charm and historic interest. When quill pens began to be superseded by steel nibs and penholders these were rapidly manufactured, in true Victorian fashion, in numerous shapes, sizes and materials. Stamps, first issued in 1840, were stored in special stamp boxes. There were inkwells of every size and shape for desk, pocket, writing box or inkstand, and beautifully decorated folders for blotting paper replaced the old pounce pots of pumice for drying writing. This book describes and illustrates many of the writing antiques available, from magnificent inkstands to simple penwipers and ink bottles, and aims to help the collector identify and assess those he may find.

Product Description

Title - Writing Antiques (Shire Library)

Edition -

Author - George Mell

ISBN 13 - 9780852635193

Imprint - Shire Publications

Publisher - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Date Published - 17/06/2010

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 149 x 210 x mm

Weight - 82 g

Languages - English