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NEW! "Penners Etuis & Writing Compendia"
by Jim Marshall
E
arly portable writing equipment from 1700 to 1850. 40 pages of high quality photographs and easy to understand in-depth commentary.
$16.00

   

NEW! "The Quill Machines" by Jim Marshall
Another publication by Marshall, this time highlighting quill knives and cutters in 24 pages of excellent photographs and commentary.
$15.00
 

NEW! Society of Inkwell Collectors
Inkwell Bibliography ~ 2nd Edition

The most comprehensive inkwell bibliography available, this book offers over 450 references organized by title, author, and subject. Includes references from McGraw bibliography as well.
Complete bibliography on included CD.
$20.00 members / $25.00 non-members
   

"Doorways to the Past, Inkwells & Inkstands: A Collectors’s Favorite Things" (DVD)
Thanks to Director Jack Wiedabach we have another great collection of Inkwells presented on a DVD! Several years ago, Jack was interviewed by Jim Babcock of the Wisconsin Antique Dealers Association. For over 45 minutes Jim and Jack perused various inkwells in the Wiedabach collection. The result is a highly informative and visually stimulating experience for an inkwell lover. (All proceeds go to the Society.)
$15.00

   

NEW! "Dipping Into the Past: An Exhibit of Inkwells From Around the World" (DVD)
Created by: Helen Grossman, Bernard Barkoff, Laurie Weaver, and Stephen Palmer. This DVD features Helen Grossman's famous collection. It is set to classical music, and captures her world class collection in vivid color. Enjoy a tour of the exquisite and beautiful world of inkwells, from your own home! Add this DVD to your library today.
$40.00

   
Badders Book volume 2
"Collector's Guide to Inkwells" by Veldon Badders (Volume II)
Volume II: Information throughout 223 pages and over 750 photographs on an additional set of inkwells, including chapters on pottery & porcelain, crystal, glass, copper, brass, cast iron, wood, stone, plastic, and more. Full color photos.
(Volume I sold out.)
$17.00 members / $18.95 non-members
- BACK IN STOCK -
Limited amount of signed copies.
   
McGraw's Book of Antique Inkwells
"McGraw's Book of Antique Inkwells"
by Vincent McGraw
Features B&W photos of over 175 inkwells, bottles, and some related items such as a blotter, desk lamp and goose quills with 1977 prices from the collection of Vincent McGraw, founder of the Society of Inkwell Collectors. An historic book.
$11.95 members / $14.00 non-members
   
Pen, Ink and Evidence by Joe Nickell
"Pen, Ink, & Evidence" by Joe Nickell
This excellent study of writing and writing materials for penman, collector and document detective was formerly out of print but has now been published in a paperback edition. This is arguably the best overall history of the writing arts available today.
$30.00 members and non-members
   
Pump Inkwells, by Giovanni Cattaneo
"Pump Inkwells" by Giovanni Cattaneo
Society member Giovanni Cattaneo has spent years researching pump inkwells. This wonderful book is filled with in-depth information about history, the mechanics of pumps, patents, and tips for the collectors. Gorgeous color photos throughout the 63 pages.
$20.00 members and non-members
 
SOIC Annual Auction Catalogs and Prices Realized Sheets (a great way to check values!)
  2007 Catalog & Price Sheet (color) (sample pg. 1 & pg.2) $12.00
  2005 Catalog & Price Sheet (color) $12.00
  2004 Catalog & Price Sheet (color) $12.00
  2003 Catalog & Price Sheet (color) $12.00
  2002 Catalog & Price Sheet (color) $12.00
  2001 Catalog & Price Sheet (B&W) $12.00
 
The Stained Finger
  Back Issues
(specify volume, issue, month and year)
$5.00

 

       
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