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Victorian Pencils Tools To Jewels

Author: Deborah Crosby
Pages: 224
Cover: Clothbound
Dimensions: 9" x 11 1/4"
Item #: BK431
Price: $59.95
From metal cased pencils that are elegantly practical, to "magic" pencils that are more whimsical than functional, this book follows the progress of the mechanical pencils as it evolved from a usable tool to something more akin to jewelry than to writing implements. This history of pencils created between 1800 and 1920 includes definitions of terms, descriptions of mechanisms, ornamentation and surface decorations, and pencil "combinations." With over 700 photos and a price guide, this book will be enjoyed by any collector.

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