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FREE: 1940s Parker "51" Ink Pen Instructions (FAMOUS)

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The listing, 1940s Parker "51" Ink Pen Instructions (FAMOUS) has ended.

The Parker 51, introduced in 1941, is a famous fountain pen. Parker’s period advertising called it “The World’s Most Wanted Pen,” and this assertion was true although a little deceptive; the U.S.A. entered World War II in December 1941, and the War Production Board placed severe restrictions on production of pens for civilian sale. Parker's continued advertising during the war created a demand that took several years to fulfill after the end of the war. The pen was developed for use not with Parker's regular ink Quink, but with a new formula ink, advertised with the slogan, "writes dry with wet ink".

This is in fantastic condition! I found it in a old box of letters & ads from the 40s-early 50s. I have several more auctions from this & more to come. If you enjoy these, please stay tuned!

I will ship for FREE. I ship once a week. If you would like a confirmation of tracking please paypal me $.80. If you dont choose that route and it gets lost in mail, I will not refund you. I am a trusted seller and really enjoy listia so I do take pride in my items!

Thank you & Happy Bidding!

Questions & Comments

I loved how you listed this item. You gave a little bit of history about the pen and the company who made it. You really don't see that alot anymore.

Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:11:24 PM PDT by

i love history! i believe its the story that makes its most valuable!

Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:32:55 PM PDT by

Is the pen included or just the instructions?

Sep 4th, 2011 at 4:47:50 PM PDT by

its just the instructions

Sep 4th, 2011 at 5:22:30 PM PDT by

I think I have this pen! Is this for the gold fountain pen? I have the 1947 version with the blue enamel diamond on the clip with mother of pearl. I do not have the instructions, so this would validate my pen's history.

Sep 6th, 2011 at 8:57:37 AM PDT by

Im not 100% sure what colors they came in. all i know is they were top of the line.

Sep 6th, 2011 at 9:03:31 AM PDT by

I assumed the pen was included in this auction due to the picture. I really don't need instructions for a pen I don't have. I did research it on the net and they are a fine writing instrument. Please feel free to outbid me.

Sep 6th, 2011 at 11:44:26 PM PDT by

1940s Parker "51" Ink Pen Instructions (FAMOUS) is in the Antiques category