The Parker '17' was added to the immensely successful Duofold range in 1962. It originally had an exposed nib but was changed to a hooded version, this pen, in 1964. It was made in two versions, the 'standard' and the 'Super'. The more expensive 'Super 17' had an unusually wide, gold filled cap band and a Gold filled ring at the end of the barrel.
This pen is a fine example of a Parker '17' Super Duofold', it was made in England around the mid sixties.
The pen has seen very little, if any use at all. The 'chalk marks' are very fragile and would have rapidly worn away if the pen was handled. The ink sac is still clear and there were no signs of ink around the nib. The pen is supplied in its original box, along with a clean instruction leaflet.
The Parker '17' is not a rare pen by any means but the '17 Super is significantly less common and one in this condition comes along very infrequently.