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For collectors, the book itself has become an established reference within the literature of pipe smoking. Its combination of history, practical information, collecting guidance and cultural commentary makes The Ultimate Pipe Book an attractive addition to collections devoted to pipes, tobacco history, antiques and specialist reference books.
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The 1997 Autumngold Publishing edition of The Ultimate Pipe Book is the second edition of Richard Carleton Hacker’s acclaimed reference on the history, manufacture, use and collecting of tobacco pipes. Hacker, a recognised writer on pipes, tobacco and cigars, first published the work in 1984, with revised American editions appearing through Autumngold. His own bibliography confirms the 1997 edition as part of the U.S. edition history of the book.
The Ultimate Pipe Book offers a wide-ranging examination of pipe smoking, making it particularly appealing to collectors, enthusiasts and readers interested in the cultural history of tobacco. Hacker discusses the origins and development of pipe smoking before moving into the practical world of pipe manufacture, explaining how different types of pipes are produced and what distinguishes their materials, shapes and construction.
The book also covers choosing, smoking and caring for pipes, making it useful not only as a historical reference but also as a practical guide. Pipe collecting receives substantial attention, while Hacker explores famous pipe smokers in both fact and fiction, adding an entertaining cultural dimension to the subject. The book concludes with an international reference section covering pipe makers, clubs, suppliers and specialist periodicals.
The 1997 Autumngold edition is recorded as a second edition of 330 pages, with the ISBN 9780931253065 (0931253063). Bibliographic records identify the subject areas as tobacco, smoking and tobacco pipes.
For collectors, the book itself has become an established reference within the literature of pipe smoking. Its combination of history, practical information, collecting guidance and cultural commentary makes The Ultimate Pipe Book an attractive addition to collections devoted to pipes, tobacco history, antiques and specialist reference books.
Condition: Very Good – Very well kept condition with light edge wear on dust jacket and fading of spine. Original owners personal library sticker on inside of front cover.
