Fine Writing - Stylus Magazine

P r e s i d e n t a l P e n s
notwithstanding, comparatively
little is known about these pens; they
are often clouded with myth, and all
to often the subject of intentional or
unintentional fraud at the expense of
both collectors and those who would
just own a bit of camelot alike. my
purpose is to offer an overall picture
of the Kennedy Presidential Pens,
identify some open questions and
provide some guidance in avoiding
this esterbrook desk pen with a black
nib holder is erroneously referred to as
the ‘Kennedy Bill signer’.
P r e s i d e n t a l P e n s
s t y lu s october/november 2003 69