I have been collecting pens for over 65 years; my book - a formal compilation of what I've learned along the way- is only 25 years old - and four gig! At one point, I offered to share some stuff with the PCA, for free - to use to attract/retain members - if some folks would waive their copyrights. The usual suspects refused, of course, so there are just two copies - Will Thorpe has a copy of the History volume (there are four others). And the usual suspects have been omitted.
Collecting, I have found, has many more interested in the financial aspect than sharing knowledge or friendship.
Paul
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