{"product_id":"parker-duofold-130th-anniversary-craft-of-traveling-fountain-pen-limited-1300-18k-nib-m-tr-59010","title":"Parker Duofold 130th Anniversary Craft of Traveling Fountain Pen, Limited 1300, 18K Nib M, Travel Case Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eParker marked its 130th year with this Duofold, the Craft of Traveling edition: a world-map barrel, compass-rose 18K nib and lapis-set cap, numbered 0523 of 1300 and boxed in its own miniature steamer trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Safford Parker founded his pen company in 1888, and the Duofold of 1921 became its most enduring design, the oversized fountain pen of choice for statesmen and writers through the twentieth century. For the company's 130th anniversary Parker issued a series of limited Duofolds, and the Craft of Traveling celebrates the pen as a companion on long journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel is lacquered in deep blue and traced in gold with lines of latitude and longitude and the outlines of the continents. The gold-tone cap is engraved with a radiating compass and carries a polished arrow clip; its crown is set with a disc of lapis lazuli ringed by the words PARKER 130 YEARS AROUND THE WORLD. The end of the barrel is engraved Limited Edition 0523-1300.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-tone 18K gold nib, in medium, is decorated with a compass rose. The set is presented in a blue fabric travel case with tan leather straps and metal corners, lined with a printed antique world map and fitted for the pen, a bottle of matching ink and a set of cartridges, with the certificate and Parker outer box and carrier bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKept in long-term storage and essentially as new, it is both a fine writing instrument and a complete collector's set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130th anniversary limited edition, 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ ref:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duofold Craft of Traveling, no. 0523\/1300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacquered barrel, gold-tone metal cap, lapis lazuli crown, 18K gold nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTagged size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nib M (medium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length 13.5 cm (capped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travel case, ink bottle, cartridges, certificate, outer box, carrier bag, pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNear-new condition from long-term storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery light surface marks only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib and feed clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter box with light rubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Flush with cool water between inks and store capped and horizontal in its case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. 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