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Our ref.	Model	Colour	Year	Condition	Price
RPA 754	A 'Big-Red' Lucky Curve JUNIOR Duofold (click on the images below for larger pictures) with Canadian MEDIUM/FINE semi-flexible nib, and later feed. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Red Permanite	c.1929	VG/EX	£95
RPA 850	The L-O-N-G and slim 'Big-Red' Lucky Curve - a SPECIAL Duofold - manufactured for those who wanted the same length as the Big-Red Senior, but who also wanted something less bulky to hold. This one was manufactured in Janesville. Click HERE to see barrel engraving. (click on the images below for larger pictures) RESERVED B.N. with original MEDIUM DUOFOLD nib, which seems to be very slightly Oblique.. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Red Permanite	c.1929	VG/EX	£100
RPA 852	Another L-O-N-G and slim 'Big-Red' Lucky Curve - a SPECIAL Duofold - (manufactured for those who wanted the same length as the Big-Red Senior, but who also wanted something less bulky to hold). This one was manufactured in Canada. with original Canadian FINE DUOFOLD nib..	Red Permanite	c.1929	VG - would have been EX but for the fact that barrel inscription is partially worn.	£100
RPA 745	We're fairly certain that is a quite rare Streamlined LONG Junior Duofold (Canadian manufacture) - and we are 100% certain that the box is not original. (click on any of the images for larger pictures) with original lCanadian MEDIUM Duofold nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Orange	c.1932	VG	£110
RPA 720	This is a handsome SENIOR (Canadian) Streamline Duofold - offered at a very attractive price (click on the images below for larger pictures) with its original large Canadian MEDIUM Duofold nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Jade Green This is one of the patterns that are notorious for discolouration, and there is a small amount on ths pen.	c.1932	G/VG - a few small marks from previous use	£95
RPA 851	RESERVED B.N. It's a Mandarin Junior Duofold - and it's part of an original set. We were doubtful about the length of the pencil (to match a Senior Duofold), but the previous owner's name, engraved on both pen and pencil confirms that this was an original set. (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original FINE USA Duofold nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Mandarin Yellow	c.1932	Pen: VG/EX. Slight colour difference between cap and barrel - BUT - not a sign of any crack or split in the cap lip, to which these models are prone - which makes this one quite rare ! Pencil: EX Box: G/VG - wear on the outside, but the interior is EX. Previous owner's name (E.J.Becker) engraved on both pen and pencil.	£245
PAR 820	A Canadian JUNIOR streamlined Duofold with only the slightest colour difference between cap and barrel (photos make it look really bad !) (click on the images below for larger pictures) with later Newhaven MEDIUM nib (slight flex) click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Lapis Blue on White	c.1932	VG - would have been EX but for the slight colour difference between cap and barrel	£85
RPA 677	And another Canadian JUNIOR streamlined Duofold Lapis Blue on White (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM/BROAD Canadian Duofold nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Lapis Blue on White	c.1932	VG	£95
RPA 757	And here's a third Canadian JUNIOR streamlined Duofold in Lapis Blue (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM Canadian Duofold nib (slight flex) click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Lapis Blue on White	c.1932	G/VG - barrel inscription worn	£70
RPA 392	Another Canadian streamline JUNIOR DUOFOLD - excellent rich colour (no fading). (click on the images below for larger pictures) with a later English MEDIUM semi-flex nib. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Burgundy and Black	c.1932	VG - previous owner's name - K.B.Jones - lightly engraved (small) on barrel and hardly visible.	£85
RPA 811	A First Generation (lockdown) Junior VACUMATIC No.173 - double Black 'jewel', and with a superb nib ! (click on the images below for larger pictures) RESERVED B.N. with its original BROAD (slightly Oblique) nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Grey and Black marble	1934	EX	£110
RPA 839	A mid-size MODERNE (a.k.a. Thriftime Duette Junior) (click on the images below for larger pictures) with its original Canadian FINE nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Green and Gold	1935	VG - barrel is a bit darker than the cap	£48
PAR 749	Not-so-often-found - a PREMIERE (Canadian manufacture) (click on the images below for larger pictures) RESERVED B.N. with later MEDIUM semi-flexible 14K English nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Silver marble with Red flecks - also known as Puddingstone	1936 - 2nd Quarter	VG - slight discolouration on barrel	£110
RPA 768	And here's another not-so-often-found - a PREMIERE (Canadian manufacture). The box is not original, BUT the Guarantee and filling instractions (also rare) are original. (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM semi-flexible 14K nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Silver marble with Red flecks - also known as Puddingstone	1936 - 2nd Quarter	VG - very slight discolouration on barrel	£105
RPA 443	An attractive CHALLENGER (click on the images below for larger pictures) with later MEDIUM 14K English nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Burgundy & Black marble	c.1938	VG/EX	£65
RPA 841	It's a Vacumatic - it's B-I-G - it's a Speedline MAXIMA ! (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original FINE nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Black	c.1940	VG - barrel inscription slightly worn	£165
RPA 399	B - I - G and beautiful ! Another early SENIOR (button-filling) English Duofold - longer than a Big-Red. (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original BROAD Newhaven (N) Duofold nib. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Burgundy and Black marble - known by Parker as Light and Dark Scarlet Pearl	1944	VG/EX	£100
RPA 391	Mark 1 English VICTORY (click on the images below for larger pictures) RESERVED B.N. with original FINE flexible 14K Newhaven nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Light and dark Burgundy Pearl and Black	c.1942	VG	£95
RPA 752	Another Mark 1 English VICTORY (see condition report). (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM semi-flexible 14K Newhaven nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Light and dark Burgundy Pearl and Black	c.1942	G - would have been EX, apart from a tiny split in the barrel threads (almost imperceptible)	£55
RPA 692	A real find ! A MINT and shop-stickered English A/F (Aluminium Filler) DUOFOLD, just as it left the factory all those years ago. (click on the images for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM Newhaven (N) nib. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Black Click HERE to see a close-up of the shop price sticker etc.	c.1948	MINT	£115
RPA 404	A Mark IV (English) VICTORY (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM 14K Newhaven nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Dark Green	c.1950	EX	£55
RPA 801	An early Aerometric full-length DUOFOLD - later re-named the SENIOR DUOFOLD (see below).. (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original English MEDIUM/BROAD No.35 14K nib. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Blue	c.1953	EX	£75
RPA 622	And yet another handsome SENIOR DUOFOLD (English manufacture, with aerometric filling system) (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM No.35 nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Blue	1954	VG - wear to barrel inscription	£60
RPA 838	And now, a boxed SENIOR DUOFOLD (English manufacture, with aerometric filling system) (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM No.35 nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Blue	c.1954	VG/EX	£75
RPA 799	And here's the B - I - G (and boxed) handsome English MAXIMA - complete with opriginal instructions (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original large MEDIUM No.50 niib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Black	.c.1956	EX	£110
RPA 817	And here's a second B - I - G (and boxed) handsome English MAXIMA (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original large MEDIUM No.50 niib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Black	1958 (noted on the nib)	EX	£105
RPA 833	And now, a B - I - G boxed English MAXIMA pen & pencil set (click on the images below for larger pictures) Pen has its original large MEDIUM/FINE No.50 niib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Green	1958	Pen: VG (a few small marks on the section) Pencil: EX Box: EX	£125
RPA 840	A standard-size DUOFOLD (English manufacture, with aerometric filling system) (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM No.25 nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Green	1962 - 2nd Quarter	EX	£48
RPA 668	A boxed JUNIOR DUOFOLD - in great condition.. (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original FINE No.10 nib. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Red	c.1964	EX	£55
RPA 744	A boxed No. 75 Sterling Silver Cicelé with original MEDIUM nib	Sterling Silver	c.1972	EX	£105
RPA 581	A boxed Custom No.65 - complet with original chalk marks on the barrel (English manufacture - cartridge filling) (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM nib. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Maroon	c.1972	VG (box is not original)	£60
PAR 979	A No. 61 Custom Insignia (English manufacture - cartridge filling - convertor also supplied) (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM nib. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Rolled Gold	c.1972	G/VG - a few 'dings'	£50
PAR 462	'Big-Red' Ballpen (click on the image below for a larger picture) with new ballpoint refill and ready to be used	Blue	c.1972	MINT	�25
RPA 842	A handosme and boxed No. 61 Cirrus, complete with original instructions. (English manufacture - cartridge filling - convertor also supplied) (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original MEDIUM nib. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	12 carat Rolled Gold	c.1975	EX'	£80
RPA 532	A really nice boxed 65 CIRRUS triple set (pen, ballpen & pencil) complete with original instructions. (English manufacture - cartridge filling - convertor also supplied) (click on the images below for larger pictures) pen has its original 14K BROAD nib. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	12 carat Rolled Gold	c.1979	Pen: EX' Ballpen: VG - one 'ding' in the top part of the casing. Pencil: EX Box: EX	£.135
RPA 572	RARE ! - and always sought-after ! The mean, lean, writing-machine that is the PARKER 180, with its dual-purpose nib. Write with it the conventional way, and then turn to pen over and write with it that way. And this pen is MINT, with original convertor filler. (click on the images below for larger pictures) with original unused nib click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Malachite Green, with faint Black stripes	c.1982	MINT	£110
RPA 844	A real find ! As good as new No.75 pen and ballpen. (French manufacture - cartridge filling) (click on the images below for larger pictures) pen has its original FINE nib. click HERE and HERE for pictures of the nib	Barleycorn (20 carat rolled gold)	c.1983	EX - ss new	£125
RPA 834	A not-so-often-found version of the cartridge-filling No.75 (French manufacture) with original MEDIUM nib	Red Quartz	c.1983	VG (one tiny blemish to the lacquer on the barrel)	£75

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