Advertising brochure "John Mitchell's Pens", Circa 1900

Rare original advertising leaflet published by the renowned English company John Mitchell's, a historic manufacturer of metal nibs founded in Birmingham in 1822. This document features an illustrated selection of technical and writing nib models, with their complete nomenclature on the reverse: extra fine, fine, medium, broad, gothic nibs, or specialized models. The elegant typography, engraved illustrations of the different points, and the mention "Maker to The King of England" attest to the brand's international prestige at the end of the 19th century. A superb period document for collectors of writing instruments, lovers of antique calligraphy, or graphic cabinets of curiosities focused on the written arts.

✦ Provenance: John Mitchell's - Birmingham, England
✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900
✦ Dimensions: 18 x 7.5 cm
✦ Material: Printed paper
✦ Condition: Good general condition with original folds, slight foxing and minor signs of age

Beautiful documentary piece on the history of writing instruments and the English metal nib industry - ideal for an antique stationery collection, calligraphy, or artist's desk decoration.