The Andrew Carnegie "The Gilded Age" Limited Edition
The LeBoeuf Pen Company is proud to honor the legendary industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, with this stunning limited edition fountain pen and roller ball
Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist, philanthropist, and one of the most influential figures of the 19th century in the United States. Born on November 25, 1835, in Dunfermline, Scotland, Carnegie emigrated with his family to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1848, where his early life was marked by poverty. His first job was at a cotton factory, and later he worked as a telegraph messenger boy, which introduced him to the world of business.
Carnegie's rise to success was rapid. He invested in railroads, telegraph companies, and ironworks before focusing on steel production. In 1892, he founded the Carnegie Steel Company, which became the largest and most profitable steel company in the world. His business acumen and innovative approaches to manufacturing revolutionized the steel industry. In 1901, he sold Carnegie Steel to J.P. Morgan for $480 million, which is equivalent to about $13 billion today, and retired as one of the wealthiest men in the world.
Despite his immense wealth, Carnegie is perhaps most famous for his philanthropy. He believed in the "Gospel of Wealth," arguing that the rich had a moral obligation to redistribute their wealth for the public good. Throughout his life, he donated more than $350 million (equivalent to billions today) to causes such as education, libraries, and scientific research. He funded the establishment of more than 2,500 libraries, as well as universities, schools, and institutions, including Carnegie Mellon University and the Carnegie Institution for Science.
Carnegie's legacy is a mix of industrial achievement and social responsibility. He passed away on August 11, 1919, in Lenox, Massachusetts, leaving behind a transformed American economy and a significant philanthropic legacy. His story is one of rags-to-riches, shaped by hard work, innovation, and a commitment to giving back to society.
Each Andrew Carnegie “Gilded Age” Limited Edition was produced with a carefully selected Steel Gray acrylic which pays homage to Carnegie’s role in founding the United States Steel Corporation. Each pen barrel has been carefully polished and engraved with the famous signature of Andrew Carnegie. A gold commutative coin featuring a portrait of Andrew Carnegie has been fitted onto the top of each cap.
Each Andrew Carnegie Limited Edition Pen features a German Gold plated nib featuring the LeBoeuf logo. Available in both Fine and Medium Points, the pen utilizes a cartridge/Convertor filling system. A Roller Ball version is also available which uses a Standard International Roller Ball refill. Each pen model is limited to 150 pens Worldwide.
The Andrew Carnegie Limited Edition celebrates the life of this historic Industrialist and Philanthropist whose business success and philanthropy helped build our nations during the famous “Gilded Age” of the late 19th century.
