The Parker Pen Company was founded in 1888 by George Parker in Janesvile, Wisconsin. 
From the 1920s to the 1960s, before the development of the ballpoint pen, Parker was either number one or number two in worldwide writing instrument sales. In 1931 Parker created Quink "quick drying ink" which eliminated the need for blotting and led to the development of the most widely used model of fountain pen in history (over $400 million worth of sales in its 30 year history) the Parker 51. Manufacturing facilities were set up over the years in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, and Argentina. Parker pens were frequently selected (often as favorite pens of the signers) to sign important documents such as the World War II armistices, and commemorative editions were sometimes offered.
Since it's inception in 1888 the Parker Pen Company has been devoted to making the Better Pen. With the tradition of excellence born of George Parker's determination to make something better, his legacy of pride has only been strengthened over the years. From teacher to pen maker and corporate founder, from student to President and Royalty, the Parker story, from its humble beginning, has developed into a classic tale of how one man's determination and inventiveness has shaped an industry.
Considering the history, the innovation and the determination to make the "better pen" available to all, is it any wonder that Parker pens are some of the most collectible pens in the world today....