WATERMAN PRÉFACE “ROSETTA STONE” – SPECIAL EDITION – No. 0057 – 1996 An exceptional and highly collectible **Waterman Préface “Rosetta Stone” Special Edition fountain pen**, individually numbered **0057**. Created by Waterman in **1996**, this distinctive edition pays tribute to the celebrated **Rosetta Stone**, discovered in Egypt in 1799, whose inscriptions provided the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. The design of the pen reflects this fascinating historical subject through finely executed engraved decoration inspired by the inscriptions of the original Rosetta Stone. The pen is fitted with its original **Waterman solid 18K / 750 gold nib**, marked: PARIS – 18K – 750 Nib size: - F – Fine CONDITION This example comes from "old dealer stock (New Old Stock – NOS) and has been carefully preserved since new. The fountain pen has never been used and has never been inked. It is offered with its "original Waterman presentation box and original documentation", all preserved in excellent, virtually new condition. The combination of its very low individual number 0057/1799, original 18K gold Fine nib, untouched condition and complete original presentation makes this an especially attractive example for the serious Waterman collector. DETAILS Manufacturer: - Waterman Model: - Préface Edition: - Rosetta Stone Special Edition Year: - 1996 Individual number: - 0057/1799 Type: - Fountain Pen Nib: - Original Waterman solid 18K / 750 gold Nib size: - F – Fine Nib marking: - PARIS – 18K – 750 Condition: - New Old Stock (NOS) Never used Never inked Original Waterman presentation box Original documentation included** The photographs form an integral part of the description and show the actual pen, its condition, individual number, nib, original box and accompanying documentation. A particularly fine opportunity to acquire a low-numbered Waterman Préface Rosetta Stone Special Edition**, preserved in untouched collector-grade condition and complete with its original presentation materials.