Article: Big draw for 'tobacciana' collectibles

TERRY KOVEL
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
03-29-2009

Big draw for 'tobacciana' collectibles
By TERRY KOVEL
Date: 03-29-2009, Sunday
Section: BETTER LIVING
Edtion: All Editions
Column: ANTIQUES

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Smoking was an important part of the life of a gentleman in the 19th century. A cigar after dinner was routine. Smoking paraphernalia was created to be useful and to show off wealth. Collectors today still search for all kinds of tobacco-related items pipes, ashtrays, cigar holders, lighters, cigarette or cigar cases, cigarette or cigar boxes, ...

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