"It Does Pay To Smoke
The Coming Man Will Drink Wine"

TOBACCO & ALCOHOL! 

FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING!

Printed in 1869!

 

In the original cloth binding and original clamshell slipcase.

This copy retains the original slipcase!

By John Fiske. New York, Leypoldt and Holt, 1869.

Both book and slipcase are in VERY GOOD/Near Mint condition and are extremely well-preserved. This book is in very collectible condition. No previous signs of ownership but for a small owl/book stamp. Slipcase has a leather label and is lined with felt.

Particularly rare, especially in the original slipcase.

The First Edition of this famous author's First Book. Contains a bibliography of tobacco. First book by the important historian and philosopher extolling the virtues of vice. Fiske went on to publish numerous books on American history and philosophy, making him a highly desirable author. An important tobacciana / alcohol / First Edition.

 

Tobacco & Alcohol

Part 1.  It Does Pay To Smoke. 

Part 2.  The Coming Man Will Drink Wine.

First Edition / First State: [p. 172 is blank, (BAL 5993)].

 

 

This book would make an Excellent Gift and/or addition to any fine collection!

 

This book is still preserved in the original, clamshell slipcase!!

Gift Quality!