My apologies for getting this version out so late thereby missing the January installment.
As I reflect upon this past first year for my Parker 75 website, I admit I am somewhat overwhelmed by the number of people interested in this family of writing instrument. Without any advertising, there have been many who visit this humble website. Thanks to all of you who wrote to me; I am so gratified that you find this information useful.
This month, I am grateful for the continuing contribution from Bonhams. They provided me with information about the unique 75s they get to auction. Also, thanks to a new contributor Matt McColm, I was able to piece together the information regarding interpreting Parker 75 date codes.
As always, I welcome your feedback/criticisms on this site. I am always interested in hearing from you, especially if you have some 75 that you don't see here. Even better if you want to sell it to me. Or if you are looking for a particular 75 or have need of parts, drop me a note. I might just have it. Send me email at the LTW@Parker75.com address.
Thanks for visiting!
Due to major infra-structure update, the additions to this reference section is not as abundant as in previous months. Also, I had to give the pen budget a rest for January, after the major acquisitions at the end of Y2000.
Added new ads found in New Yorker magazine.
Added results of my date code analysis.
I recently learned that Bonhams has an auction where the 2 of the most unique 75s ever made are on auction: Atlas 75 and the Apollo XV (moon) 75. Check out the Bonhams website and look at the sales results for the Feb 23rd auction lot #161 and 162 respectively.