The first definitive book on the Parker 51, 'the world's most successful fountain pen' which chronicles the history and development of the 51 from its inception.

It has descriptions of every type and variation of the 51 with photographs of previously unpublished pens and 51 ephemera and details of the promotion and marketing of the 51 which made it the most wanted pen in the world.

Explore David Shepherd's Parker "51"

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Development of the pen from Vacumatic to Aeromatic

Provenance of the pen and famous Parker 51 models

American production of Vacumatic models

Advertising and the influence of aviation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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