Apr 24, 2012 in this video, i discuss some of my favourite books on fountain pens and calligraphy. Here are 10 things i learned from andreas lambrous book fountan pens of the world. For collectors by andreas lambrou 1989, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. In the german pen chapter, several beautiful color plates are included, but they show french and italian pens. Lambrou is clearly an expert on the history of the fountain pen, and his book is a serious reference book.
Fountain pens of the world details companies and pens that have. He is a founder member of the writing equipment society formed in 1980, and has served on the executive as research coordinator of fountain pens. Andreas lambrou publishers limited classic pens books. Pens, inks, ephemera and equipment used for manufacture in earlier eras are detailed. Welcome to andreas lambrou publishers limited the power of. Just bought 2 at amazon marketplace for 10 usd quality level good. This boo k makes sure that it doesnt happen and includes both vintage and very modern pens as well.
Books for sale vintage fountain pens parker 51 duofolds. Vintage and modern by andreas lambrou and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The lambrou rossi lr collection is a positive working relationship between the two friends, andreas lambrou, and paul rossi. Books, such as andreas lambrou s fountain pens of the world, are also helpful, especially when they have good pictures. This lavishly illustrated sequel to fountain pens vintage and modern provides more information on pens and illustrates more varieties than any other book on the subject. Fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou is that book. It is regarded as the most comprehensive source available on vintage and modern fountain pens made prior to 1995. If you consider purchasing these books, check out the drop on massdrop for a great price. German vintage 5070 semiflex stubs and those in oblique give the real thing in on demand line variation. Welcome to andreas lambrou publishers limited the power.
It has 448 pages of text, pictures, and a few detailed technical drawings. Filled with photos and well researched text, it has no comparison. Fountain pens vintage and modern by andreas lambrou goodreads. Fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou isbn 0302006680 hard cover published by classic pens in december 1995.
He is a founder member of the writing equipment society formed in 1980 and served on the executive as trade liaison officer for fountain pens. Andreas lambrou was born in nicosia, cyprus in 1942. Danish modern teak roll top desk andreas hansen for hadsten vintage excellent. Best fountain pen collecting books for 2020 pen collecting. Vintage and modern 1st edition by lambrou, andreas isbn. Fountain pen books by andreas lambrou usa uk and japan. Following on from the classic work fountain pens, united states of america and united kingdom by andreas lambrou comes the latest, longawaited and magnificent publication, fountain pens of japan. Fountain pens of the world 9780302006689 by lambrou, andreas and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
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Dec 11, 2001 andreas lambrou is now recognised as the leading pen collector and international expert with numerous articles in major journals. He is the only nonus member of the pens restorers guild. Roughly 285 pages with some beautiful penpictures which include pretty accurate price ranges. The success of fountain pens vintage and modern throughout the world encouraged the author, andreas lambrou, to embark on a more substantial reference. Andreas lambrou the power of writing is an indefinable force.
The main reference is letizia jacopinis two volume the history of the italian fountain pen vol. Published by classic pens ltd, 1995, and reprinted in 2005, this hardbound book with 448 pages of information on vintage and modern pens from many countries is filled with beautiful color plates and pen illustrations. A book fountain pens the collectors guide to selecting identifying j. Fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou is the most extensive book on fountain pens on the market today. His landmark book, fountain pens of the world, was released in december 1995, and had two reprints, in 1998 and 2005. Ten years in the making, fpoj is another musthave volume in lambrou s growing oeuvre. An assortment of fine pen books dec 08, 2014 cowans. What are some good books on pens, pen history, penmanship, and related topics. Fountain pens of japan by andreas lambrou and masamichi sunami. Another major work by andreas lambrou, author of fountain pens of the world. Their ultimate goal has been to document the pens and pen industry of japan. The success of fountain pens vintage and modern throughout the world encouraged. Fountain pens vintage and modern by andreas lambrou.
Jun 03, 2015 if you consider purchasing these books, check out the drop on massdrop for a great price. Mar 31, 2006 andreas lambrou is recognised as one of the leading international authorities of fountain pens and their industry. Fountain pen books are a labor of love for the authors. This philosophy of andreas lambrou and masa sunami, the two long time friends and pen collectors, will live on as new ls art pens are created enhancing the ls collection in diversity and prestige. I have several books on fountain pen collecting but i have found andreas lambrous book the most useful and the easiest to use. Extensive, detailed photo illustrated articles about vintage and modern fountain pens, surveys, hundreds of pen links, and pens for sale. Fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The success of fountain pens vintage and modern throughout the world encouraged the author, andreas lambrou, to embark on a more substantial reference work. The pen forums fpn, fpgeeks, fpboard are invaluable sources of information on vintage pen brands and all aspects of repair, use, collectibility, etc. They traded with some vintage pens, lambrou was very impressed by rossis knowledge of pen design. Andreas lambrou is an authorized pen restorer and cofounder of classic pens ltd. Fountain pens vintage and modern by andreas lambrouhardback.
Fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou isbn 0. There are books which cover american pens in great depth but lambrou covers european and japanese pens as well, essential for collectors outside of the us. Dec 11, 2001 i have several books on fountain pen collecting but i have found andreas lambrou s book the most useful and the easiest to use. The transmission of thoughts and emotions through the handwritten word using a fountain pen is still widely appreciated and valued throughout the world. United states of america and united kingdom 4 fountain pens of japan did i miss one. Andreas lambrou has brought out another major work to complement his growing library of pen books. Wide selection of fountain pens, montblanc pens, sheaffer pen, and more. His company, classic pens, establishes in 1987, specialises in the repair and sale of vintage and modern pens and has created an exclusive cp series of limited edition fountain pens. This authoritative and comprehensive reference book, tracing the development of the fountain pen from its beginnings in the 1880s to the present day, meets the. Also they are not matched to the text nor are they referred to in the text.
This lavishly illustrated sequel to fountain pens vintage and modern provides more information on pens and illustrates more varieties than any other book on. Fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou. The photography is amazing and represents the actually sizes of the pens. Reprinted 1998, reprinted 2005, reprinted 2014 stay. Fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou, this book is brand new and unused. Jun 16, 2017 my favorite books are the ones focusing on italian pens. Fountain pens of the world book the goulet pen company. Fountain pens of the world by andreas lambrou, isbn 0302006680, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. The authoritative and comprehensive text features countries not previously covered in other books, a new chapter on limited editions, and a chapter on materials from 1833 to the present day which defines processes such as lacquering, guilloche engraving and plastic identification. With a large page format, the book includes 150 superb, specially commissioned fullpage colour photographs of 2,000 vintage and modern pens. Vintage pen primer, part i the gentleman stationer. Fountain pens united states of america and united kingdom. Fountain pens of japan, by andreas lambrou and masamichi sunami andreas lambrou and japanese pen collector masamichi sunami have nailed it. Amazons choice for fountain pen books pen holder, pencil holder, pen sleeve case for hard cover journals, notebooks, books, hold multi pens, 5 pens or 10 pencils, hold 6 inch ruler, durable fabrics, detachable, elastic band.
If there were more sold, the deads used market would have had more copies of his books at cheaper prices. There are dozens of brands of vintage pens out there floating around. Fountain pen books by andreas lambrou usa uk and japan youtube. An assortment of fine pen books fountain pens vintage and modern by andreas lambrou signed. Modern andreas for sale fountain pens for collecting. Andreas lambrou and masamichi sunami began working together in 1980. The book contains information about major manufacturers in the specified areasuseful for identifying and dating pens. He started to collect fountain pens at the age of 12 in his native cyprus then in england while studying at london university. Unlike lambrou and sunamis fountain pens of japan, letizias book does cover most of the 2nd and 3rd tier makes. Fountain pen books by andreas lambrou usa uk and japan duration. Fountain pens of the world by lambrou andreas abebooks. Online shopping from a great selection at office products store.
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