For your consideration, we are exceptionally pleased to offer this 2020 Montblanc Writers Edition Homage to Victor Hugo Three-Piece Collector's Set, consisting of the Fountain Pen, Ballpoint Pen, and Mechanical Pencil. This exceptionally desirable set is numbered No. 579 of only 900 sets produced worldwide and is preserved in Mint, New Old Stock condition with its complete original Montblanc presentation packaging and literature.
The 2020 Montblanc Writers Edition pays tribute to Victor Hugo, one of France's most celebrated writers and the author of such enduring works as Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Montblanc incorporated numerous subtle references to Hugo's literary legacy and, particularly, to Notre-Dame into the design of this exceptional collection.
Each writing instrument is crafted in black precious resin with platinum-plated trim. The cap features a distinctive Gothic-arch design inspired by the architecture of Notre-Dame, while the clip terminates in the shape of a bell clapper, a particularly clever reference to Quasimodo and the famous bells of the cathedral. Victor Hugo's signature is engraved on the cap, completing the literary connection.
The three writing instruments share a wonderfully cohesive design while each retaining its own character. The fountain pen is fitted with an 18K/750 solid gold Medium nib and utilizes Montblanc's dependable piston-filling system. The matching ballpoint features Montblanc's smooth twist mechanism, while the mechanical pencil accepts 0.7 mm leads. The individual instruments were produced in different quantities, with the fountain pen limited to 9,800 pieces (this one is 579), the ballpoint to 10,300 (this is one is 579) , and the mechanical pencil to only 1300 pieces (this one is 579).
The fountain pen measures approximately 5 3/4 inches capped, 6 5/8 inches posted, and weighs 1.54 ounces. The pencil measures 5 5/8" inches in length and weighs 1.48 ounces. The ballpoint pen measures 5 5/8" inches in length and weighs 1.49 ounces.
What makes this offering particularly appealing is that it is not simply a collection of three matching writing instruments—it is the original limited-edition three-piece Victor Hugo set, with the box set individually numbered 579/900 on the packing box label. The set limitation is considerably more exclusive than the production numbers of the individual fountain pen, mechanical pencil, and ballpoint, making the complete set especially desirable to collectors. Contemporary auction records and specialist dealers confirm the three-piece edition as a 900-set worldwide production.
Condition is outstanding throughout. The fountain pen, ballpoint, and mechanical pencil remain in Mint, New Old Stock condition, with no evidence of use. The original finishes, platinum-plated trim, engraving, and mechanisms remain beautifully preserved. The fountain pen has never been inked, allowing the 18K gold Medium nib to remain in its original untouched condition.
Completing this offering is the original Montblanc presentation packaging and factory literature, providing the collector with a complete and highly desirable representation of this limited-edition release.
There is something particularly satisfying about owning the three instruments together. The fountain pen, ballpoint, and mechanical pencil were designed as a unified tribute to Victor Hugo, and together they present the complete expression of Montblanc's 2020 Writers Edition.
For the serious Montblanc collector, the significance is difficult to overlook: 2020 Victor Hugo Writers Edition, complete three-piece box set, No. 579 of only 900 sets worldwide, Mint New Old Stock condition, original packaging, and complete literature.
This is an exceptionally handsome and historically interesting Montblanc set that combines literary heritage, thoughtful design, and limited production in a form that can be enjoyed today and preserved for generations.
