Antique Cigar Cutters & Lighters, by Congdon-Martin D., & Terranova, J.. 174 Pages. Clothbound. From the end of the Civil War until the explosive popularity of the cigarette in the early 20th-century, the cigar was king. A wide variety of accessories were manufactured for the pleasure and convenience of cigar smokers, including cigar cutters and lighters-the subject of this book. Cutters ranged from simple pocket models to large mechanical contraptions, in between they took the shape of sculpted Vienna bronzes or bicycles. Lighters were made of anything from blown glass to pierced tin. With 513 color illustrations and value guide, this book is a must for anyone who appreciates a fine cigar. $69.95 (BK-0385)
