The quintessential collector’s guide, this book lays out not only the chronology of Canada’s most prominent pipe-maker but also never before compiled information on the pipes themselves, including the stamps, grading schemes and pinning patterns used between 1906 and 2006. Also featured is an updated version of the Brigham Pipes Shape Chart and a full list of Limited Edition pipes.
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92 pages, softcover This book tells the story of the first 100 years of Brigham pipes, painstakingly pieced together from corporate archives, historical records, company legend and first-hand accounts from long-time staff at what is now Brigham Enterprises Inc. It is a tale of personal and professional grit, adaptation, invention and survival over three generations, two World Wars, the Great Depression and radical shifts in society’s attitude towards the tobacco industry. -
A special-edition release for the 90th Anniversary of the original volume's printing, the 5th edition of About Smoke is the ultimate smoker's catalog from the most famous pipe smoker's address: 30 Duke Street, London. Never again will such a story of merchandise be told as in this 190-page book of pipes, tobacco, cigars, and smoker's requisites. A masterpiece defining the great age of pipe smoking. Featuring a special introduction from longtime Dunhill collector and pipe scholar Richard Esserman, this special anniversary edition is certain to make for a treasured edition to the aficionado's library.