In 1950, Parker introduced the “51 Special”, a lower price alternative pen, with a steel nib and shiny polished cap with a black jewel. The “51 Special” can be found in all the standard aerometric colors, except Plum.

JV445. PARKER 51 Special Edition 2001 in Original Box. Vista Blue with Sterling Silver cap in Empire State Building pattern. The pen has the thicker factory replacement barrel and has no cracks. Excellent condition with no dents or issues. Converter/cartridge filled. 18k fine nib. Completely restored and working, $500

Parker released a redesigned "special edition" 51 in autumn of 2002. This 51 externally resembles the double-jewel models of the 1940s, but its internals are considerably simplified.

In 2002 Parker launched a retro model, the Parker "51" Special Edition in one of its rarest finishes, the Empire State Building etched cap. Read more about the great "51" in David and Mark Shepherds book "Parker 51"

The Parker 51 is a fountain pen first introduced in 1941. Parker marketed it as "The World’s Most Wanted Pen", a slogan alluding to restrictions on production of consumer goods for civilian markets in the United States during World War II .

Parker 51 pens retain all the hallmarks that made them one of Parker's most popular pens of the 20th century. Its streamlined silhouette and distinctive hooded nib are ever present and, with its cap off, the Parker 51 still resembles the sleek smooth curves of an airplane fuselage.

Apr 10, 2008 · The most common 51, say a Parker “51” special is worth around $20 unrestored, with some of the more rare examples with solid gold caps and unusual colors worth into the thousands of dollars. Condition is also very important.

Mar 17, 2022 · The ”51” is today one of the most popular collectible fountain pens, and its popularity led Parker in 2002 to produce a limited-run pen, called the 51 Special Edition (51 SE), which looked outwardly like a double-jewel Vacumatic-filling “51” with an Empire cap but was internally different, with a cartridge/converter filling system and ...

1939-40 Parker “51” test-marketed in South America and Caribbean countries. 1940 Parker “51” test-marketed in selected U.S. cities. 1941 The Parker “51” is introduced in the U.S. market.

Vista blue barrel and with all white metal cap in Empire State design are highlighted by 23k gold plated clip and trim. Features an 18kt gold hooded nib and hand polished platinum alloy point for smooth writing. Twist piston convertor for bottled ink.