Tobacco in Song and Story by John Bain, Jr. 1901-1913

H. M. Caldwell Co. first published this title in 1901. It was reprinted for a number of years thereafter.

It is a reprint. The first edition was published by A. Gray & Co. in 1896.

Frontispiece illustration of Sir Walter Raleigh

Two formats:

Cloth. Multicolored cover illustration of two smokers at a table.
Small quarto.

Leather. Gilt cover lettering and emblem. 6.75” x 4.75”. Boxed

Holiday or Presentation Edition
Beginning in 1902, both "Bath-Robes and Bachelors" as well as "Tobacco in Song and Story" were sold in a cedar box which appeared as a cigar box.

Smoker's Library
H. M. Caldwell Co. sold a four book set in a cedar cigar box beginning in 1905.
The books were all in ooze calf with cushion covers.

Tobacco in Song and Story
Tobacco Leaves
My Lady Nicotine
Pipe and Pouch

This picture is from the H. M. Caldwell Co. catalogue.
I have not seen this set personally.

Last Revision: November 7, 2024