XMAS SPECIAL: Rare THE CHRISTMAS PIPE book Signed

When I was Editor of Smokeshop magazine in New York City, 1987-89, I got to know many of the world's best pipe makers and experts. Likely the top expert was writer, author and researcher -- and grand showman -- Richard Carleton "Rick" Hacker, who wrote this book to commemorate the history and lore of the beautiful pipes issues specifically at Christmastime.

The full title: The Christmas Pipe. A Collector's Celebration of Pipe Smoking at Yuletide

Only 2,500 of these were printed in 1986, making them pretty rare among collectors. This one was inscribed clearly with "May all your Christmases be Burley Bright! Happy Holidays and Happy Smoking," with Rick's flair signature and pipe beneath, a trademark of his.

Rick gifted me this book c.1987 while I was at the magazine, him having done some pieces for me, as well as having gotten to be pretty good friends. I learned a lot from Rick, about the pipe business and pipes. He's a great fellow and should be lauded for this project.

The book is in beautiful condition, it's leather grained cover is not marred, scratched or torn. The book is like new.

Savanelli, Larsen, Zenith, Dunhill and others who offered special pipes at Christmastime are represented with some exquisite research, rich photos and amazing drawings of Santa Claus in every manner of pipe smoking regalia.

This 142-page book is just the thing to have on Christmas when you tamp that new pipe with a tasty tobacco and settle in for a nice seasonal read.

I will guarantee Christmas delivery via overnight express for an additional cost. Please inquire.

Overseas shipments must inquire about precise shipping cost before paying. I will not ship overseas without the exact cost of shipping pre-paid.