The Book Of Snuff And Snuff Boxes ~ Mattoon and 43 similar items

THE BOOK OF SNUFF AND SNUFF BOXES by Mattoon M Curtis 'This book examines the rise, extension and disappearance of snuffing and begins with chapters on the history of tobacco - namely tobacco in aboriginal America, its introduction to Europeans, further European opposition to tobacco, modes of production and consumption of snuff, the form and matter of containers, collecting snuff containers and collections of them. As the author says in his introduction: "this book is the offspring of a desire to make clear to myself the rise, development and disappearance of the great vogue of snuffing tobacco which for about three hundred years played one of the most dramatic roles in the social lives of modern peoples...' Check the 12 pictures carefully, they're part of the description, too. 148 text pages, followed by an extensive section of archive photography, 119 pictures of boxes, historical characters from the snuff world and many other peripherals, again, all snuff related... Published by Bramhall House Dated 1935 edition. (Fans of misprint / errata items may notice that the date has been given in Roman numerals, and is incorrect...) Hardback With dustjacket, light wear, bumps and scuffs, small torn sections, as per 80+ year vintage. Linen sienna cover, embossed title details in very good condition. 160mm x 240mm format, approx. A very good reading and reference copy Binding intact No major creases Light foxing to page edges and parts of the dustcover. Inner text pages in very good condition, glossy paper used throughout, and minimal signs of light reading / shelf and storage wear. No pen or ink marks or notations. Pictures uploaded, various views. No library / 'stock' photos used, I've actually got the item, and what you see is what you get... Buy-it-Now, $14.99, shipping included to USA. Thanks for looking! :o) Postage - USA - Free shipping Rest of World, not free, see details in listing.