Let's see what we've got...
Batch #2:
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1) 52 BCHR clipless w/NP trim, Fine semi-flex nib, imprint & chasing worn but still near-Black, minor brassing, good condition...$50.00
2) ((SOLD TO J.E.)) 52 BCHR clipless w/NP trim, XF flex nib (long nib), good imprint, minor chasing wear, partially oxidized, minor brassing, good+ condition...$60.00
3) ((ON HOLD FOR C.M.)) 52 BCHR w/ring-top cap (replacement but a perfect fit) & NP trim, Fine flex nib, imprint & chasing on barrel worn but cap is still fairly crisp, minor oxidation on barrel, minor brassing, good condition...$50.00
4) ((ON HOLD FOR DR. O.)) 52 BCHR w/NP clip & trim, Fine semi-flex nib, good imprint, tight clip, moderate chasing wear but still fairly Black, no visible brassing, very good condition...$55.00
Batch #3:
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1) 52 BCHR w/NP clip & lever, XF rigid nib, good imprint, tight clip, minor chasing wear & still fairly Black, minor brassing, upper cap above clip-top has rough, dinged area (no cracks), "good-" condition...$50.00
2) 52 BCHR w/NP clip & lever, Medium flex nib, imprint & chasing worn on barrel but cap still crisp, small gap between clip-ball & cap, some oxidation on barrel, cap still fairly Black, moderate brassing on clip & lever, small scratch on cap-lip (not cracked), good condition...$55.00
3) 52 BCHR w/NP clip & lever, Fine "Manifold" nib (stiff posting nib), crisp imprint & chasing, still fairly black, tight clip, minor brassing on trim, replacement lever ("globe-less" later type) but works perfect, very good+ condition...$60.00
4) 52 BCHR w/NP clip & lever, Fine semi-flex nib, imprint & chasing on barrel worn but cap still fairly strong, miniscule gap between clip-ball & cap, even oxidation on cap & barrel, moderate brassing on clip & lever, good condition...$55.00
5) 52 BCHR w/NP clip & lever, XF/Needlepoint nib, good imprint & chasing on barrel & cap, still fairly Black, tight clip, minor brassing on clip & lever, very good condition...$60.00
Batch #4:
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1) ((SOLD TO J.F.)) 52-1/2 BCHR w/ NP clip & lever, XF semi-flex nib, excellent imprint & chasing, HR color still very Black, tight clip, no visible brassing, nib has a small horizontal adjustment mark across tines before tip (from nib-pliers), "excellent-" condition...$55.00
2) 52 BCHR clipless model w/GF trim, XF minimal flex nib, wide plain GF barrel band, imprint worn but fairly visible, chasing worn on cap & barrel w/even oxidation on both, barrel band approx. 1/4 brassed, minimal brassing on lever, good condition...$55.00
3) ((SOLD TO P.M.)) 52 BCHR w/GF clip & trim, XF flex nib, wide vertical flute & space pattern barrel band, imprint & chasing worn on cap & barrel w/even oxidation on both, minor brassing on clip, lever & band, minor gap between clip-ball & cap, good condition...$55.00
4) ((SOLD TO S.R.)) 52 BCHR w/18K GF clip & trim, Fine flex nib, wide ornate "Floral" pattern band, good imprint & chasing pattern, still fairly Black on cap & barrel, miniscule gap between clip-ball & cap, hairline crack on cap-lip & about 1/4" above (side of cap, to the left of clip-ball & down) but still posts OK, minimal brassing on clip while none visible on ornate band, good condition...$50.00 (stabilize hairline & you've got a real beauty!)
Batch #5:
((Please note: Above "capped" pic is correct, but original pic w/posted pens for Batch #5 disappeared somewhere, Batch #4's pic somehow ended up in that spot, will post proper image later!))
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1) 12-1/2V.P.S.F. (Vest Pocket Self Filler) BCHR clipless model w/GF trim, XF minimal flex nib, good imprint, chasing worn on barrel & a little less on cap, even oxidation/fading on cap & barrel, wide GF cap band is engraved w/very ornate initials: (looks like) REM, nicely done when you look real close at it, small crack in cap-lip which is stabilized by wide band, good- condition...$45.00
2) 12V.P.S.F. BCHR FP w/NP trim, Fine Oblique semi-flex nib, good imprint but minimal chasing on cap & barrel from wear, even oxidation on cap & barrel, no visible brassing or cap cracks. good condition...$45
3) ((SOLD TO S.R.)) #14 eyedropper filler w/NP trim & GF barrel bands, 14K-#4 Fine flex nib, cone-cap, chasing semi-worn on barrel but fairly crisp on cap-tube, tight clip, top band engraved in Script-style: D. Fred Mellen and bottom engraved in same style: December 25-1905, all trim is brassed but not badly, good condition...$65.00
4) 52-1/2V BCHR ring-top w/GF ring & NP lever, Fine stubb-like nib (some wear), good color, imprint & chasing (still fairly Black), minimal brassing on trim, condition is excellent...$50.00
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All items will be put in working condition unless otherwise noted and will be hand-polished
before being packed & shipped!
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Prices include U.S. shipping/International shipping will incur an extra charge (at cost). I accept PayPal Cash Transfer and PayPal Credit/Debit Card but no Personal Checks, Cashier's Checks or Money Orders on this sale (unless we have a prior history). Merchandise will be shipped when funds clear. Please e-mail me at docnib@msn.com with any questions on these or any other items in my sale posts.
Thanks For Looking!
DocNib
(next week)
