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5.0 out of 5 stars Great treatise on the revolution and evolution of the ball point pen.
Great treatise on the revolution and evolution of the ball point pen. An interesting read for history buffs and a good guide for collectors. The author tries to cover all the bases from inception, concept, patents, successes, failures and the public's roller coaster like acceptance of this industry's pioneering and engineering journey to creating a writing instrument everyone uses and takes for granted.
3.0 out of 5 stars I was hoping this would go into fine writing as well but it's just a lot of ...
It's all about low-end pens. I was hoping this would go into fine writing as well but it's just a lot of history that frankly isn't nearly as interesting as i hoped and a catalog of someones low-brow pen collection; largely advertising pens. There is nothing else written on the history or collecting of ballpoint pens to my knowledge but there certainly could be because this didn't do the job for me.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Sadly made in China though.
Great book. I pick it up often. Sadly made in China.
3.0 out of 5 stars Lovely to look at.
Nice book with excellent photos - makes it possible to really see what the pens look like. Not as informative as I wanted for researching ages and variations of pens.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Author
Good book for pen fans.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Fabulous gift for a collector.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
very satisfied
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Resource!
a wonderful resource for the novice and seasoned pen collectors... quite informative with excellent pictures... I browse through it frequently... wonderful job, Henry!
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The Incredible Ball Point Pen: A Comprehensive History & Price Guide (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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AED17163
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great treatise on the revolution and evolution of the ball point pen.
Great treatise on the revolution and evolution of the ball point pen. An interesting read for history buffs and a good guide for collectors. The author tries to cover all the bases from inception, concept, patents, successes, failures and the public's roller coaster like acceptance of this industry's pioneering and engineering journey to creating a writing instrument everyone uses and takes for granted.
3.0 out of 5 stars I was hoping this would go into fine writing as well but it's just a lot of ...
It's all about low-end pens. I was hoping this would go into fine writing as well but it's just a lot of history that frankly isn't nearly as interesting as i hoped and a catalog of someones low-brow pen collection; largely advertising pens. There is nothing else written on the history or collecting of ballpoint pens to my knowledge but there certainly could be because this didn't do the job for me.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Sadly made in China though.
Great book. I pick it up often. Sadly made in China.
3.0 out of 5 stars Lovely to look at.
Nice book with excellent photos - makes it possible to really see what the pens look like. Not as informative as I wanted for researching ages and variations of pens.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Author
Good book for pen fans.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Fabulous gift for a collector.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
very satisfied
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Resource!
a wonderful resource for the novice and seasoned pen collectors... quite informative with excellent pictures... I browse through it frequently... wonderful job, Henry!
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