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New Old Stock - with Original Boxes and Papers
The Montblanc Writers Edition “Homage to Victor Hugo” Limited Edition 1831 Rollerball Pen pays powerful tribute to the literary genius Victor Hugo—a novelist whose works reshaped French culture and championed human dignity. Downloaded from the spirit of his celebrated novel The Hunchback of Notre‑Dame, this release draws its design cues from the iconic architecture of Notre-Dame Cathedral and Hugo’s enduring message of redemption.
Its body features a platinum-finished barrel and cap engraved with Gothic arches and a rose-window-inspired rosette. The clip elegantly mimics the bell-ringer’s clapper, evoking Quasimodo’s story, while the cone is engraved with a trefoil frieze and finished with a yellow lacquer base—a reference to the prisoner’s passport given to Jean Valjean. On the cap top you'll find the engraving of Hugo’s line “Chaque homme dans sa nuit s’en va vers sa lumière” (“Each man in his night goes towards his light”), capturing his belief in human aspiration. The year “1831” corresponds to the publication year of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, and underscores the edition size—limited to just 1,831 pieces worldwide.
As a rollerball, this model combines Montblanc’s heritage with everyday usability—perfect for writing, journaling or collecting. Its build quality and symbolic design make it an exceptional piece for enthusiasts of literature, architecture, and luxury writing instruments.
Key Features:
Limited edition of 1,831 pieces worldwide
Platinum-finished body with Gothic-architecture engraving and rose-window rosette
Bell-clapper-inspired clip and yellow-lacquered cone detail representing Jean Valjean’s passport
Engraved quote from Victor Hugo on cap top
Rollerball writing system for smooth, refined performance
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Condition of Return: To be eligible for a refund, the item must be returned in its original condition, including all original boxes and packaging.
Restocking Fee: For used items or items missing their original packaging, a 20% restocking fee will be applied.
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Refund Processing Time: Please allow up to 7 business days for the refund to be processed after we receive the returned item.
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