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| Esterbrook #280 J broad points |
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| Remarks: Introduced in 1877 The #280 series was made both with and without the embossed "J", and in both broad and fine versions. Description in the 1879 price list calles this pen the "Selected J". "#280 The J Pen – Tar Coated – Black – Circular point engrossing; a very easy pen." Three descriptions in 1938 Esterbrook Catalog
280-F: "J - Firm, medium. For fine engrossing. Black finish. Embossed J"
280-B: "J - Firm, broad. For engrossing. Black finish. Embossed J" 280-B: "J - Firm, broad. For engrossing. Gold plated" Two descriptions in Esterbrook Pens and What They Will Do "J Broad. Black. Broad point engrossing. A very easy pen."
"J Fine. Black. Circular point engrossing." |
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| Reference: The existence of this pen is confirmed or surmised by the following: Listed in the Trade Price List of the Esterbrook Steel Pen Company (The American Stationer, September 4, 1879) (Contributed by Andrew Midkiff) Listed in 1883 Esterbrook Catalog Listed in the 1938 Esterbrook Pen Catalog Listed in Esterbrook Pens and What They Will Do Listed in the Cameron Amberg & Co Stationery Catalog #85, Chicago, May 1918, p 67 & 68. (Contributed by Andrew Midkiff) Listed by Internet Vendor(s) Listed in Chappy's Nibs Trademark #54,434, 2-10-1911. In use since 1877 |
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