Montblanc introduces its annual Patron of Art Edition 2013 commemorating the life and influence of Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, one of the most prominent patrons of the Italian Renaissance and protector of the great Leonardo Da Vinci and other outstanding artists. For 22 years, the Patron of Arts Edition has celebrated the contribution of a different historical patron of the arts and coincides with the annual Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Awards, an honour established in 1992 to recognize the commitment of modern day patrons of the arts in 12 countries. For 15 years, starting in the 1490s, Da Vinci worked for Sforza, during which time he created two of his best-known works for his patron: *The Last Supper* in the convent church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and *The Lady with an Ermine*. Sforza*s legendary black armour is symbolized on the Limited Edition by the gleaming black lacquer with .925 sterling silver inlays. The cap and clip design of this Limited Edition 4810 are inspired by the striking cylindrical towers of the Castello Sforzesco (the expansion of which was commissioned by Sforza), and the pen*s fittings replicate Leonardo da Vinci*s ceiling fresco from the *Sala delle Asse* in the Milanese castle.To honour this clever diplomat and intriguer, who was overthrown by the French King Louis XII after forming an alliance against France in 1499, the *testone*, a coin of the Italian Renaissance, was minted. Its distinctive embossments are immortalized on the cap ring. The .750 rhodium plated solid gold nib of the edition is engraved with the Duke*s coat of arms, a final acknowledgement to a lasting cultural legacy. The .925 sterling silver, piston filled fountain pen is crowned with the Montblanc star in white precious resin.

Montblanc presents the Limited Writers Edition 2012 honouring Jonathan Swift, an Irish writer who is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language. His most famous book, *Gulliver’s Travels*, was published in 1726, in which he describes Gulliver*s travel to different countries, reflecting his political experiences and belittling the mannerism of the English prevalent class. The cap is made of precious black resin in a triangular shape and engraved with Jonathan Swift*s signature and shaped like Gulliver*s tricorn hat, a typical tradesman hat of the early 18th century. The barrel features multi-layered inlays in black precious lacquer with ropes rapped around the barrel, reminiscent of Gulliver being captured at the shore of Lilliput Island. The clip depicts a staircase that the mayor of Lilliput had to climb to be able to talk to the giant Gulliver. The rhodium-plated 18kt gold nib is engraved with the giant Gulliver and the Imperial Army, available in M, F and B widths. Piston Fill.

Limited to: 12,800 fountain pens; 14,600 ballpoint pens; 8,800 rollerballs; and 1,000 sets consisting of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

Montblanc presents the Limited Writers Edition 2012 honouring Jonathan Swift, an Irish writer who is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language. His most famous book, *Gulliver’s Travels*, was published in 1726, in which he describes Gulliver*s travel to different countries, reflecting his political experiences and belittling the mannerism of the English prevalent class. The cap is made of precious black resin in a triangular shape and engraved with Jonathan Swift*s signature and shaped like Gulliver*s tricorn hat, a typical tradesman hat of the early 18th century. The barrel features multi-layered inlays in black precious lacquer with ropes rapped around the barrel, reminiscent of Gulliver being captured at the shore of Lilliput Island. The clip depicts a staircase that the mayor of Lilliput had to climb to be able to talk to the giant Gulliver. The rhodium-plated 18kt gold nib is engraved with the giant Gulliver and the Imperial Army, available in M, F and B widths. Piston Fill.

Limited to: 12,800 fountain pens; 14,600 ballpoint pens; 8,800 rollerballs; and 1,000 sets consisting of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

Montblanc presents the Limited Writers Edition 2012 honouring Jonathan Swift, an Irish writer who is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language. His most famous book, *Gulliver’s Travels*, was published in 1726, in which he describes Gulliver*s travel to different countries, reflecting his political experiences and belittling the mannerism of the English prevalent class. The cap is made of precious black resin in a triangular shape and engraved with Jonathan Swift*s signature and shaped like Gulliver*s tricorn hat, a typical tradesman hat of the early 18th century. The barrel features multi-layered inlays in black precious lacquer with ropes rapped around the barrel, reminiscent of Gulliver being captured at the shore of Lilliput Island. The clip depicts a staircase that the mayor of Lilliput had to climb to be able to talk to the giant Gulliver. The rhodium-plated 18kt gold nib is engraved with the giant Gulliver and the Imperial Army, available in M, F and B widths. Piston Fill.

Limited to: 12,800 fountain pens; 14,600 ballpoint pens; 8,800 rollerballs; and 1,000 sets consisting of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

Montblanc presents the Limited Writers Edition 2012 honouring Jonathan Swift, an Irish writer who is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language. His most famous book, *Gulliver’s Travels*, was published in 1726, in which he describes Gulliver*s travel to different countries, reflecting his political experiences and belittling the mannerism of the English prevalent class. The cap is made of precious black resin in a triangular shape and engraved with Jonathan Swift*s signature and shaped like Gulliver*s tricorn hat, a typical tradesman hat of the early 18th century. The barrel features multi-layered inlays in black precious lacquer with ropes rapped around the barrel, reminiscent of Gulliver being captured at the shore of Lilliput Island. The clip depicts a staircase that the mayor of Lilliput had to climb to be able to talk to the giant Gulliver. The rhodium-plated 18kt gold nib is engraved with the giant Gulliver and the Imperial Army, available in M, F and B widths. Piston Fill.

Limited to: 12,800 fountain pens; 14,600 ballpoint pens; 8,800 rollerballs; and 1,000 sets consisting of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

The Montblanc Limited Edition Joseph II honours a revolutionary monarch and one of the greatest supporters of W.A. Mozart. With delicate features of the royal crest ornaments, the fascinating writing instrument presents a truly royal tribute to the namesake of this edition. Born as the first son of Empress Maria Theresa and German Emperor Francis I, Joseph grew up with his sister Marie Antoinette and his other siblings in Vienna, Austria. In 1764, Joseph II acceded to the throne, becoming King of the Romans (King in Germany) and only one year later the Emperor of the Roman Empire. In contrast to his mother, who still insisted on the old reforms, Joseph was already a proponent of enlightened ideas. Under his reign, he started a complete reform of the legal system. In this respect he abolished brutal punishment and the death penalty in most instances and imposed the principle of complete equality of treatment for all offenders. He ended censorship of the press and theatre. With his enlightenment policy, Joseph II implemented extensive cultural reforms whereby the cultural city of Vienna was in revival. As an avid music lover, the monarch was especially fascinated by piano concerts of an aspiring artist: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and opened the way for Mozart to become one of the greatest composers in music history. The red and white lacquer of the Limited Edition 4810 is reminiscent of the national colours of Austria. Its design is inspired by the imperial coat of arms of the monarch, inscribed on the 18 kt champagne gold nib as a delicate engraving. The champagne gold plated fittings on the cap and barrel complete this edition, dedicated to one of the greatest supporters of Mozart. All these unique features of finest craftsmanship make this edition a true homage to Joseph II, one of the most important patron of arts of his time.

Montblanc presents the Limited Writers Edition 2011, an intricately crafted piece celebrating the Italian author Carlo Collodi, the creator of Pinocchio, one of the most enduring characters in children*s literature. Collodi*s imaginary story of the wooden puppet in search of boyhood has enchanted generations and has been the subject of numerous adaptations in film, art and theatre. Carlo Collodi, born in Florence in 1826, worked as a librarian, translator, novelist, author, and political writer.
Every detail of the limited edition is carefully designed to reflect Collodi*s epic masterpiece. The primary material is a dark-brown precious resin. The book*s colorful characters, including the voracious whale, the loyal cricket, the shady fox, the deceitful cat and the good fairy, are featured on the skeletonized cap overlay. A screw set into the clip symbolizes the joints of the famous marionette, while the cone is reminiscent of Pinocchio*s legendary growing nose. The limitation number and Collodi signature adorn the top of the cap, while the cricket on the 18kt champagne-gold nib completes this edition. Limited to: 12,000 piston-fill fountain pens; 14,600 ballpoint pens; 8,400 rollerballs; and 2,000 sets consisting of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

Montblanc presents the Limited Writers Edition 2011, an intricately crafted piece celebrating the Italian author Carlo Collodi, the creator of Pinocchio, one of the most enduring characters in children*s literature. Collodi*s imaginary story of the wooden puppet in search of boyhood has enchanted generations and has been the subject of numerous adaptations in film, art and theatre. Carlo Collodi, born in Florence in 1826, worked as a librarian, translator, novelist, author, and political writer.
Every detail of the limited edition is carefully designed to reflect Collodi*s epic masterpiece. The primary material is a dark-brown precious resin. The book*s colorful characters, including the voracious whale, the loyal cricket, the shady fox, the deceitful cat and the good fairy, are featured on the skeletonized cap overlay. A screw set into the clip symbolizes the joints of the famous marionette, while the cone is reminiscent of Pinocchio*s legendary growing nose. The limitation number and Collodi signature adorn the top of the cap, while the cricket on the 18kt champagne-gold nib completes this edition. Limited to: 12,000 piston-fill fountain pens; 14,600 ballpoint pens; 8,400 rollerballs; and 2,000 sets consisting of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

Montblanc presents the Limited Writers Edition 2011, an intricately crafted piece celebrating the Italian author Carlo Collodi, the creator of Pinocchio, one of the most enduring characters in children*s literature. Collodi*s imaginary story of the wooden puppet in search of boyhood has enchanted generations and has been the subject of numerous adaptations in film, art and theatre. Carlo Collodi, born in Florence in 1826, worked as a librarian, translator, novelist, author, and political writer.
Every detail of the limited edition is carefully designed to reflect Collodi*s epic masterpiece. The primary material is a dark-brown precious resin. The book*s colorful characters, including the voracious whale, the loyal cricket, the shady fox, the deceitful cat and the good fairy, are featured on the skeletonized cap overlay. A screw set into the clip symbolizes the joints of the famous marionette, while the cone is reminiscent of Pinocchio*s legendary growing nose. The limitation number and Collodi signature adorn the top of the cap, while the cricket on the 18kt champagne-gold nib completes this edition. Limited to: 12,000 piston-fill fountain pens; 14,600 ballpoint pens; 8,400 rollerballs; and 2,000 sets consisting of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

Montblanc presents the Limited Writers Edition 2011, an intricately crafted piece celebrating the Italian author Carlo Collodi, the creator of Pinocchio, one of the most enduring characters in children*s literature. Collodi*s imaginary story of the wooden puppet in search of boyhood has enchanted generations and has been the subject of numerous adaptations in film, art and theatre. Carlo Collodi, born in Florence in 1826, worked as a librarian, translator, novelist, author, and political writer.
Every detail of the limited edition is carefully designed to reflect Collodi*s epic masterpiece. The primary material is a dark-brown precious resin. The book*s colorful characters, including the voracious whale, the loyal cricket, the shady fox, the deceitful cat and the good fairy, are featured on the skeletonized cap overlay. A screw set into the clip symbolizes the joints of the famous marionette, while the cone is reminiscent of Pinocchio*s legendary growing nose. The limitation number and Collodi signature adorn the top of the cap, while the cricket on the 18kt champagne-gold nib completes this edition. Limited to: 12,000 piston-fill fountain pens; 14,600 ballpoint pens; 8,400 rollerballs; and 2,000 sets consisting of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

The new Montblanc Patron of the Arts 2011 Limited Edition pays tribute to Gaius Maecenas, a Roman diplomat widely regarded as the founding father of cultural patronage. Maecenas (70 B.C. – 8 B.C.) recognized the genius of the poets of his time, including Horace and Virgil, and offered them full financial support. Limited to 4,810 pieces, which corresponds to the height of the Mont Blanc Mountain in meters, the Maecenas Limited Edition is inspired by the columns of Roman temples; the barrel is created in marbled lacquer, reflecting the magnificent architecture of ancient Rome. The first verse of an ode to Maecenas, composed by Horace, appears on the cap, crafted, as are its rings, in solid .925 sterling silver. A finely-engraved laurel wreath encircles the top ring and the inscription *Gaius Cilnius Maecenas* is engraved on the cap band. The base of the end cap is graced with an inlaid reproduction of an ancient Roman coin stamped with a likeness of Maecenas. The impressive clip is forged in the shape of an ancient Roman sword. Fine engravings of a laurel wreath and the Roman numerals MMXI ennoble the rhodium-plated 18 kt gold nib. The uniqueness of each piston-fill fountain pen is guaranteed with its engraved limited edition number.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who achieved worldwide renown as a writer under the pseudonym of Mark Twain, was born in Missouri in 1835. He left school at 11 years old and in 1857, he had himself trained as a steersman. For several years piloted a Mississippi steamboat. It is from this period that his literary pseudonym emerged: the cry of *Mark Twain* signalled a navigable depth of Two Fathoms. In his literary works, Twain recalled the defining period of his life spent as a steersman on the Mississippi. The design of the writing instrument is also inspired by the river that had a lasting influence on Twain and his work.
The sinuous curving lines on cap and barrel, made of deep-blue precious resin, reflect the shallow waves of the river. The top of the cap is shaped to resemble the Mississippi steamboat chimneys, whose steam is illustrated by ivory-coloured precious resin. The clip is formed by a stylized jew*s harp (a small musical instrument which is held against the teeth or lips, and plucked with the fingers, that was popular in the Southern states during this era). Platinum-plated mountings and the ivory-coloured Montblanc emblem complete the distinctive character of the writing instrument. The crowning features of this unique Limited Edition are Twain*s signature and the number of the pen on the cap ring, and the two fathoms engraved on the rhodium-plated 18 kt gold nib. The limited edition marks the centenary of Mark Twain’s death in 2010. Limited to: 12,000 piston-fill fountain pens;15,000 ball pens; 6,000 rollerballs; and 3,000 sets consisting of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who achieved worldwide renown as a writer under the pseudonym of Mark Twain, was born in Missouri in 1835. He left school at 11 years old and in 1857, he had himself trained as a steersman. For several years piloted a Mississippi steamboat. It is from this period that his literary pseudonym emerged: the cry of *Mark Twain* signalled a navigable depth of Two Fathoms. In his literary works, Twain recalled the defining period of his life spent as a steersman on the Mississippi. The design of the writing instrument is also inspired by the river that had a lasting influence on Twain and his work.
The sinuous curving lines on cap and barrel, made of deep-blue precious resin, reflect the shallow waves of the river. The top of the cap is shaped to resemble the Mississippi steamboat chimneys, whose steam is illustrated by ivory-coloured precious resin. The clip is formed by a stylized jew*s harp (a small musical instrument which is held against the teeth or lips, and plucked with the fingers, that was popular in the Southern states during this era). Platinum-plated mountings and the ivory-coloured Montblanc emblem complete the distinctive character of the writing instrument. The crowning features of this unique Limited Edition are Twain*s signature and the number of the pen on the cap ring, and the two fathoms engraved on the rhodium-plated 18 kt gold nib. The limited edition marks the centenary of Mark Twain’s death in 2010. Limited to: 12,000 piston-fill fountain pens;15,000 ball pens; 6,000 rollerballs; and 3,000 sets consisting of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who achieved worldwide renown as a writer under the pseudonym of Mark Twain, was born in Missouri in 1835. He left school at 11 years old and in 1857, he had himself trained as a steersman. For several years piloted a Mississippi steamboat. It is from this period that his literary pseudonym emerged: the cry of *Mark Twain* signalled a navigable depth of Two Fathoms. In his literary works, Twain recalled the defining period of his life spent as a steersman on the Mississippi. The design of the writing instrument is also inspired by the river that had a lasting influence on Twain and his work.
The sinuous curving lines on cap and barrel, made of deep-blue precious resin, reflect the shallow waves of the river. The top of the cap is shaped to resemble the Mississippi steamboat chimneys, whose steam is illustrated by ivory-coloured precious resin. The clip is formed by a stylized jew*s harp (a small musical instrument which is held against the teeth or lips, and plucked with the fingers, that was popular in the Southern states during this era). Platinum-plated mountings and the ivory-coloured Montblanc emblem complete the distinctive character of the writing instrument. The crowning features of this unique Limited Edition are Twain*s signature and the number of the pen on the cap ring, and the two fathoms engraved on the rhodium-plated 18 kt gold nib. The limited edition marks the centenary of Mark Twain’s death in 2010. Limited to: 12,000 piston-fill fountain pens;15,000 ball pens; 6,000 rollerballs; and 3,000 sets consisting of fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

Queen Elizabeth I built up 16th century England into a world power and created the foundation for a historic age of culture. Montblanc honours surely the most famous female monarch of Great Britain with an edition of 4810 fountain pens of the very finest quality. The body and cap of black precious resin has a gold-plated inlay and the cap ring is decorated with a Tudor rose. The gold-plated rings and fittings feature ornaments recalling the binding of the book *The Miroir or Glasse of the Synneful Soul* while the
yellow-gold-plated clip is set with a synthetic green garnet. The hand crafted 18 kt gold nib is engraved with a royal crown motif.

Thomas Mann’s masterpiece “Buddenbrooks” has brought him immortality and has turned him into one of the most famous writers of the 20th century. Montblanc is paying tribute to this unique wordsmith with an equally unique Writers Edition. The platinum-plated inlays in the rich black lacquer of this writing instrument are inspired by the age of artistic creativity in which Thomas Mann lived: the Art Deco era. The interplay of colours and materials symbolizes the different relationships between the characters in “Buddenbrooks”. An onyx-coloured zircon is set above the teardrop on the clip, reflecting the depth of content of this family saga. The delicate engraving of the “Buddenbrooks” house on the rhodium-plated 18 Kt gold nib brings Mann’s birthplace in Lübeck to mind, which is now the home of the Thomas Mann Museum. His signature and the ivory-coloured Montblanc emblem on the top of the cap add the finishing touches to this exceptional edition in honour of Thomas Mann. The edition is comprised of the following: 12,000 fountain pens; 15,000 ballpoint pens; 6,000 rollerballs; 3,000 sets comprising fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

Thomas Mann’s masterpiece “Buddenbrooks” has brought him immortality and has turned him into one of the most famous writers of the 20th century. Montblanc is paying tribute to this unique wordsmith with an equally unique Writers Edition. The platinum-plated inlays in the rich black lacquer of this writing instrument are inspired by the age of artistic creativity in which Thomas Mann lived: the Art Deco era. The interplay of colours and materials symbolizes the different relationships between the characters in “Buddenbrooks”. An onyx-coloured zircon is set above the teardrop on the clip, reflecting the depth of content of this family saga. The delicate engraving of the “Buddenbrooks” house on the rhodium-plated 18 Kt gold nib brings Mann’s birthplace in Lübeck to mind, which is now the home of the Thomas Mann Museum. His signature and the ivory-coloured Montblanc emblem on the top of the cap add the finishing touches to this exceptional edition in honour of Thomas Mann. The edition is comprised of the following: 12,000 fountain pens; 15,000 ballpoint pens; 6,000 rollerballs; 3,000 sets comprising fountain pen, ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil.

Max Freiherr von Oppenheim
Montblanc continues to pay tribute to historical patrons of the arts with the Max von Oppenheim Limited Edition.
Son of the famous banking family, Oppenheim was the founder of the Max Freiheer von Oppenheim Stiftung (1929) which to this day today supports archaeological research work and conservation of the cultural oriental legacy. Abandoning his career in diplomacy, he financed his own excavations at Tell Halaf in 1911-13 and 1929, culling a large personal collection in the process. His spirit of discovery is brought to life in every detail in this elegant Limited Edition. The fountain pen is made of a grey translucent precious lacquer and .925 sterling silver. The fountain pen is enhanced with an 18kt nib, available in M & F.

The coveted 2008 Montblanc Writer’s Edition is dedicated to the Nobel Prize winning, George Bernard Shaw, the most important English-language dramatist since William Shakespeare. Shaw’s best known play, “Pygmalion”, was adapted into the internationally acclaimed stage and film musical, “My Fair Lady”. In this exquisite writing instrument collection, the dark green marbled lacquer body with its gleaming platinised rings, softening ring by ring, reflects the development of Eliza Doolittle from a flower girl into an apparently aristocratic lady. Each piston-filled fountain pen features an18kt gold nib, available in M, F and B.

The coveted 2008 Montblanc Writer’s Edition is dedicated to the Nobel Prize winning, George Bernard Shaw, the most important English-language dramatist since William Shakespeare. Shaw’s best known play, “Pygmalion”, was adapted into the internationally acclaimed stage and film musical, “My Fair Lady”. In this exquisite writing instrument collection, the dark green marbled lacquer body with its gleaming platinised rings, softening ring by ring, reflects the development of Eliza Doolittle from a flower girl into an apparently aristocratic lady.

By the time Francis ascended the throne in 1515,the Renaissance had clearly arrived in France, and Francis was an important supporter of the change. Francis became a major patron of the arts. He lent his support to many of the greatest artists of his time and encouraged them to come to France. Some did work for him, including such greats as Andrea del Sarto, and Leonardo da Vinci, whom Francis convinced to leave Italy in the last part of his life. While Leonardo did little painting in his years in France, he brought with him many of his great works, such as the Mona Lisa,and these stayed in France upon his death. When Francis ascended the throne,the royal palaces were decorated with only a scattering of great paintings, and not a single piece of sculpture either ancient or modern. It is during Francis's reign that the magnificent art collection of the French kings that can still be seen in the Louvre was truly begun. Francis also supported a number of major writers of the period and was a poet himself. Francis worked hard at improving the royal library. Francis employed agents in Italy looking for rare books and manuscripts, just as he had looked for art works. During his reign the size of the library increased greatly. Not only did Francis expand the library but he read the books he bought for it, a much rarer feat in the royal annals. Francis set an important precedent by opening his library to scholars from around the world in order to facilitate the diffusion of knowledge. The fountain pen is enhanced with an 18kt nib, available in M & F. Piston Fill.

The Montblanc 2007 Writers Edition “William Faulkner” is dedicated to the literary master of modernism. The shape and surface of this unique writing instrument are reminiscent of the novelist’s early creative period and the style of art deco. The black-brown precious resin, shimmering like mother-of-pearl, meets the bright brilliance of the platinum finish with its subtle ring structure. This represents a shift in point of view as we encounter it in Faulkner’s works. On the cap, the precious resin is also adorned by the writer’s original signature. The hand-crafted nib is particularly distinct. It is a reference to another great passion of the writer: aerobatics. Faulkner’s biplane glides through layer after layer of clouds on the platinum-plated 18Kt gold nib, available in M,F, and B. Piston fill.

PATRON OF THE ARTS COLLECTION - Alexander von Humboldt's travels through distant continents as a naturalist (in the late 1700's/early 1800's) and research of foreign cultures made him the first German cosmopolitan. He collected thousands of unknown plants, conducted exact observations and surveys of locations and researched the language and culture of the Indian inhabitants of South and Central America. In his literary lifework, KOSMOS, he exponded his knowledge of our planet gained hrough his travels and research. His spirit of discovery is brought to life in every detail in this elegant Limited Edition. The cap and barrel are made of black grenadille, a luxurious hardwood from the southern hemisphere. The clip, trim and inlaid design (recalling the art of the native Indians whose culture Humboldt studied) are made of .925 sterling silver. Piston fill. The 18 kt gold nib is platinum plated and bears a fine engraving of a sextant, one of Humboldt's favorite instruments which aided his research and surveys around the world. 4810 pens worlwide.

Recognized in her own time and country as a leader in the Modernist literary movement, Virginia Woolf regained eminence in the 1970’s when her essay, “A Room of One’s Own” (1929), became a mainstay of feminist criticism. She is considered a major lyrical voice of the English language that continues to influence writers today. The 2006 Writers Edition fountain pen is a medium-sized piston-filler with gold-plated fittings. The black resin barrel has a sculpted shape and is textured with a fine wave-like guilloche – a subtle reference to Woolf’s 1931 novel The Waves. The curved clip is set with a ruby gemstone. The 18K gold nib, available in M, F and B, is specially designed to echo Woolf’s modernist, elegant style.

Recognized in her own time and country as a leader in the Modernist literary movement, Virginia Woolf regained eminence in the 1970’s when her essay, “A Room of One’s Own” (1929), became a mainstay of feminist criticism. She is considered a major lyrical voice of the English language that continues to influence writers today. The black resin barrel has a sculpted shape and is textured with a fine wave-like guilloche – a subtle reference to Woolf’s 1931 novel The Waves. The curved clip is set with a ruby gemstone.

Born in 1819 in Chorley, Lancashire, Henry Tate went on to become a successful merchant and partner in the John Wright & Co. sugar refinery, where he eventually became owner and millionaire after he patented a means of cutting sugar into dice-sized cubes. Early in his career he began a long legacy of devoting large sums of his money to philanthropic and educational purposes, including Liverpool University College, Harris Manchester College, and Oxford University. In the early 1890s he became a great patron of pre-Raphaelite artists and housed his collection in a gallery built at his house in Streatham. Eventually he built the National Gallery of British Art, which became known as the Tate Gallery. Montblanc’s tributary platinum-plated pen is based on the cartridge-filler Boheme big size with a retractable nib. Rich cognac-coloured lacquer inlays decorate the guilloched surfaces, and a platinum-plated 18k nib with a sugar plant engraving delivers lines of exquisite detail on the page.

Montblanc continues its Writers Edition series with the 2005 collection honoring Miguel de Cervantes. The Spanish novelist, playwright and poet was the creator of Don Quixote, the most famous figure in Spanish literature. The Cervantes writing instruments have a unique windmill shape, inspired by his literary masterwork. The pen barrel and cap are layered in beautiful brown marbled lacquer with graduated, gold-plated rings. The cap features Cervantes engraved signature. The three piece Collector's set includes a fountain pen, ballpoint pen and a 0.7mm pencil.

Montblanc continues its Writers Edition series with the 2005 collection honoring Miguel de Cervantes. The Spanish novelist, playwright and poet was the creator of Don Quixote, the most famous figure in Spanish literature. The Cervantes writing instruments have a unique windmill shape, inspired by his literary masterwork. The pen barrel and cap are layered in beautiful brown marbled lacquer with graduated, gold-plated rings. The cap features Cervantes engraved signature. The three piece Collector's set includes a fountain pen, ballpoint pen and a 0.7mm pencil.

Pope Julius II supported Michelangelo and Raphael, among others, and commissioned the famous frescoes in the Cistine Chapel and ordered the design and construction of St. Peter s. Montblanc's 2005 Patron of the Arts Limited Edition, is a gold overlay over a cream-colored, lacquered base, reminiscent of the colors of the papal gowns. The pen is crowned with a cap that bears resemblance to the shape of the papal crown, and the nib is engraved with the Pontifex Maximum coa.

When Gregor Samsa woke up one morning from unsettling dreams, he found himself changed in his bed into a monstrous vermin. This first sentence of Kafka's masterpiece novella, The Metamorphosis, is one representation of the harrowing, though absurdly comic manner in which he meditated on human feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and isolation. Born in 1883 in Prague, most of the works for which he is known, The Trial, The Castle, and Amerika were published after his death in 1924, and have tremendously impacted and influenced the world's understanding of modern man's predicament. Montblanc celebrates Kafka's contribution to literature with their Limited Writer's Edition writing instrument, a fascinating blend of dark red resin with a semi-transparent effect. The shape of the pen forms a bizarre but appropriate movement from square to round. The presentation is made complete with sterling clip and fittings, an exceptional design rhodium-plated 18k gold nib, and a special book box.

The wealthiest man in America by the turn of the 20th century, financier and industrial organizer John Pierpont Morgan used his network of banks and industry to stabilize currency, act as the Central Bank and Federal Reserve in the U.S. when none existed, standardize the nation's railroads, and form the world’s first billion-dollar corporation, U.S. Steel. A notable collector of books, pictures, and other art objects, he loaned and gave much of it to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, of which he was a founder and president, established the Morgan Library in New York, and was a generous benefactor of the American Museum of Natural History, Harvard University, and the New York trade schools. Montblanc’s tribute rhodium-plated 18k gold nib fountain pen is based on piston filler 146 size. The 4810 version's (4.810 pens produced) unique cap is a finely woven structure of carbon and 925 sterling silver, and the fittings and barrel are pinstripe guilloched sterling. Enclosed in special lacquered box.

“I will only travel in my thoughts now”, promised Jules Verne, and he duly kept his word by describing amazing journeys to the moon and to the mysterious depths of the sea. In doing so, he created ideas that his contemporaries found both radically new and utterly fascinating. Today Jules Verne is regarded throughout the world as the inventor of science fiction.“All around stretches the blue expanse of the ocean, broken only by the successive wave of a guilloche pattern that laps around the barrel deep within the highly polished lacquer…” This vivid description may sound like something out of Jules Verne, but it becomes reality in the Montblanc Jules Verne Limited Edition pen dedicated to the famous writer. The antique diver’s helmet engraved on the rhodium-plated 18-carat gold nib entices you to journey 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, while the platinum-plated trim and ivory-colored star add the perfect finishing touches to this exquisite writing instrument. The cap also features a very personal link to the author in the shape of his facsimile signature.

Montblanc commemorates the great mind of Copernicus, who developed the theory that claimed the sun is the center of the universe, and our planet is one among the rest that revolve around it. On the 4810 version (4,810 pens produced) the cap and barrel are made of pure sterling silver rings with deep divisions of rich dark lacquer, a feature that guarantees a tactile experience while you write. The clip bears a faceted green meterorite stone to represent the universe. The 18k gold nib is rhodium-plated and perfect for writing down all of your extravagant theories.

An example of the American dream made real, F. Scott Fitgerald achieved fame and wealth early in his life. His novels, especially The Great Gatsby, became hallmarks of the Jazz age and documentations of the fashionable society life in the glamorous twenties. His characterizations described people with engaging closeness yet critical distance; in essence, he foreshadowed how glamour and decadence would lead to his own downfall. This idol of the dazzling twenties is commemorated by Montblanc with a gorgeous new limited edition pen. The body is comprised of Montblanc’s classic precious black resin contrasted next to a marbled pearl white resin. The resin is accented with sterling silver rings and a sterling silver clip. Both the clip and the engraving on the nib are designed in an architectural motif reminiscent of the twenties’ art deco style.

Montblanc's Patron of the Arts series celebrates Andrew Carnegie, a man who personified the American rags-to-riches story with a twist: he gave his fortune to the arts! To exemplify Carnegie's support for the controversial arts nouveau movement, Montblanc's homage includes a rhodinised 18-carat gold nib with a fine engraving of a nouveau-motif lily. The 4810 version (4,810 pens produced) clip is a graceful female figure flaunting sterling silver wings around a solid black, precious resin body. Trademark Montblanc and high art combine here to create true homage. The 888 version features a mother-of-pearl body with solid gold instead of sterling.

Montblanc's tribute to one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Charles Dickens' work painted a convincing portrait of Victorian England during the Industrial Revolution, and his words earned him repute as a voice of the Everyman. His popularity continues to this day. In commemoration, Montblanc has fashioned a pen reminiscent of the Victorian era. The barrel is created from a fine resin coloured a rich grey-green to reflect the English countryside. The fluted cap is sterling silver, and the 18 ct. nib is decorated with a monogram of the writer's initials. Finally, the pen is accented with a silver-coloured engraving of Dickens' signature, and the classic ivory of the Montblanc star.

The Patron of Art Edition Marquise de Pompadour honours a captivating personality and an outstanding historical figure. The splendid gold-plated barrel and mountings of Edition 4810 represent the luxury of court life at Versailles. The cap, made of fine Meissen porcelain and decorated with a hand-painted, sepiacoloured rose finished in gold, recalls the Marquise’s love of porcelain.

A great German dramatic writer and philosopher, Friedrich Schiller inspired other artists--everyone from Beethoven to the designers at Montblanc, who created this remarkable, limited edition pen set. The warm-toned cap has been crafted from granulated amb

Hommage a CharleMagne, is a tribute to the most famous partron of the arts of the Middle Ages: Karl the Great. The 4810 version's (4,810 pens produced) decorative elements are worked in gilt 925 sterling silver with an onyx cabochon on the clip.

Famous French Writer Marcel Proust (1871-1922) created the 16 volume “Remembrance of Things Past” one of the greatest achievements in world literature. In 1999, Montblanc honored this contribution to culture with this Writers Series Limited Edition. Crafted of jet black Montblanc precious resin and 925 sterling silver, the body is engraved with filigree patterns. Proust's signature and the limited edition number are engraved on the cap. The 18 kt. nib is engraved with an hour glass representing our relationship with time.

The barrel of the Limited Edition Friedrich II the Great features two finely crafted bands with a pattern of interlinking arches. The 18-carat gold nib bears the engraved signet Fredericus Rex as a tribute to the monarch from whom the pen takes its name. This is a smaller size pen with a retractable nib similar to the Montblanc Boheme. The 4810 (4,810 pens produced) features a gold plated body where the 888 version features a 750 solid white gold body with rings in 950 platinum.

A crushed velvet, midnight-blue resin barrel, gold trim, and the white Meisterstück star all conspire to make the Edgar Alan Poe one of Montblanc's most appropriately designed limited editions. Made only in 1998, it even has a raven engraved on the fo

Released in 1997 as a tribute to the famous author, Fyodor Dostoevsky (author or Crime and Punishment ). The gold-plated clip has a lab-created sapphire. The jet-black body has a cabochon cut Russian-style ornamentation chased with gold-plated rings. Thi

Russian authors had a great deal to thank her for. While Catherine the Great was in power, Russian book production increased from 23 new publications a year to 366. The 4810 version (4,810 pens produced) features a gold-plated ornamental net - rosé gold f

The first museum and first state library in Russia were set up at his command. Peter the Great established an academy and started to introduce compulsory education. The 4810 version (4,810 pens produced) features a gold-plated decorative finish over a dark-green body.

Released in 1996, this beautiful pen is a tribute to the Queen of Assyria and her contributions in the fields of writing and architecture such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Ishtar Gate. The 4810 version (4,810 pens produced) is a remarkably detailed gold filigree design. The 18k gold nib is decorated with symbols of Babylonian deities.

Created in 1995, the Prince Regent pays hommage to a passionate patron of the arts, King George IV of England. The body is made of royal blue Montblanc resin, long a favorite color of English royalty. The 4810 version (4,810 pens produced) features a gold

He was an agitator, a letter-writer and a poet. He was adept at exposing the injustices of his time in an equally ironic and amusing way in his works. There are many who feel that Voltaire revolutionised the way people thought in his century. The showi

Released in 1994, this Mont Blanc Limited Edition series is a tribute to the famous author, Oscar Wilde. Oscar Wilde once said, The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.

Produced in 1994, the third in the Patron of the Arts Series, the Louis XIV celebrated this historically controversial King with and appreciation of the fine arts. The 4810 version (4,810 pens produced) is gold vermeil (gold plated sterling silver) with a

Honoring one of the most internationally renowned writers of this past century, as mysterious as the stories and characters she created, this elegant pen is graced with a snake-like clip and serves as a beautiful tribute to the creativity of Agatha Christie. Molded after a Montblanc fountain pen from 1920 (the year in which her first novel was published), the Agatha Christie features Montblanc's precious black resin, 925 sterling silver for the snake clip and genuine rubies for the snake's eyes. Every pen is engraved with Agatha Christie's original signature.

This is the rare version of the Agatha Christie which features a gold vermeil snake clip with saphirre eyes. Limited to only 4,810 pieces (less than 1/6th the production of the silver version). A very rare pen indeed. Honoring one of the most internationally renowned writers of this past century, as mysterious as the stories and characters she created, this elegant pen is graced with a snake-like clip and serves as a beautiful tribute to the creativity of Agatha Christie. Every pen is engraved with Agatha Christie's original signature.

The Octavian is the rare, highly coveted second oldest piece in the Patron of the Arts series. Produced in 1993 and limited to 4,810 pieces, this piece is considered to be the pen that made the 'spider web' design popular with its black body and sterling silver filigree in the pattern of a spider in its web. The 18kt gold two-tone nib is engraved with a spider symbol.

As a tribute to one of the great American writers of the 20th century, Montblanc introced the Hemingway fountain pen in the autumn of 1992. Modeled after a Montblanc design from the 1930's, it recalls the time of Ernest Hemingway - a time of great style and verve. The orange body and black cap are made from prescious resin and the cap bears the signature of this great writer.

The first in the Patron of the Arts series, created way back in 1992. The Montblanc Lorenzo pays homage to an age in which craftsmanship was synonymous with artistry. The renaissance of art and beauty that took place under the Medicis placed the highest value on timeless design, perfection of form, precious materials and perfect workmanship. Handcrafted in 925 sterling silver in the tradional fashion. The individual engraver's stamp along with a limited edition series number marks each piece as a unique creation. This model was only produced in a 4810 version (4,810 pens produced).