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Montblanc launches final Jules Verne-inspired Meisterstück pen collection with intricate narrative details

other · 2026-04-22

Montblanc has unveiled the concluding piece of its Meisterstück Around the World in 80 Days series, drawing inspiration from Jules Verne's novel published in 1871. This trilogy showcases designs reflecting Phileas Fogg's travels from London to Bombay, then to Yokohama, and back to London through the United States. The collection comprises four distinct editions: Resin Classique & LeGrand, Doué Classique Edition, Solitaire LeGrand Edition, and Limited Edition 811. Each writing instrument features elements from Verne's narrative. Notably, the Limited Edition 811 boasts intricate details that highlight the eight cities and eleven countries Fogg explored. Established in 1906, Montblanc creates limited-edition collections and fosters writing culture through MONTBLANC HAUS in Hamburg.

Key facts

  • Montblanc released the Meisterstück Around the World in 80 Days collection, inspired by Jules Verne's 1871 novel
  • This is the third and final installment in a trilogy tracing Phileas Fogg's journey from London to Bombay, to Yokohama, and back to London via the United States
  • The collection includes four editions: Resin Classique & LeGrand, Doué Classique Edition, Solitaire LeGrand Edition, and Limited Edition 811
  • Design details include smoke patterns, train cartouches, pressure valve illustrations, and a red heart clip symbolizing Fogg's marriage
  • Limited Edition 811 references eight cities and eleven countries visited by Fogg, with materials including black lacquer, Au 750 solid gold, and Ag 925 sterling silver
  • Montblanc was founded in 1906 by August Eberstein, Alfred Nehemias, and Claus Johannes Voss
  • The company produces limited-edition collections like Patron of Art (since 1992) and Masters of Art, honoring figures like Peggy Guggenheim and Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  • MONTBLANC HAUS opened in Hamburg in 2022 to promote writing culture through instruments and educational programs

Entities

Artists

  • Jules Verne
  • Peggy Guggenheim
  • Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  • August Eberstein
  • Alfred Nehemias
  • Claus Johannes Voss

Institutions

  • Montblanc
  • MONTBLANC HAUS

Locations

  • Hamburg
  • Germany
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Bombay
  • India
  • Yokohama
  • Japan
  • United States

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