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Article: Big draw for 'tobacciana' collectibles
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- The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
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- March 29, 2009
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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
Tip of the week
Never store an old painting on canvas flat and face up on a floor. The paint may crack at the stretcher, and it may be stepped on. Store upright.
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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, ...