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Sit back, light up, and enjoy. Newly in vogue, people are
rediscovering a relaxing pastime enjoyed for centuries. This book
is a compendium of cigar related "stuff," from the old cigars in
their original wrappers still ready to smoke to the fine humidors
that have kept them fresh for decades. Here is the breadth of
advertising, ashtrays, matchsafes, cigar boxes, dispensers, and
holders that have adorned homes and shops for 100 years and more.
This book follows the successful Antique Cigar Cutters and Lighters
by the same co-authors, who herein present more than 500 items in
clear, full-color photographs, with informative captions and a
current price guide. This book is custom designed for cigar
aficionados and those who appreciate antique advertising. It is a
welcome addition to the literature of tobacciana.
From the end of the Civil War until the explosive popularity of the
cigarette in the early twentieth century. the cigar was king. For
the pleasure and convience of cigar smokers a wide variety of
smoking accessories were manufactured, including cigar cutters and
lighters. The cutters range from simple vest pocket models to
ingenious mechanical contraptions that would occupy a prominent
place on the counter of the local tobacconist. In between are
beautifully sculpted Vienna bronze and wooden desk models. In many
cases these are combined with lighters, to offer the smoker
full-service convenience. The lighters range from alcohol dips to
electric devices. They are sometimes cast as stunning figures or
are elegantly formed lamps, using blown glass or pierced tin.
Beautiful color photographs document these wonderful objects,
accompanied by concise, informative descriptions. The text places
the cutters in their historical context and contains helpful
information. A value guide is included.
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