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At first, the focus was on tobaccos. As he defined in his first catalogue, published in 1910, called "About Smoke ", he was an expert in making blends, which he exhibited prominently in his entry window: "Tobacco specialist". Alfred Dunhill was a born merchant, and when he opened his first tobacco shop, he knew exactly where he wanted it to go.<ref name=loring4>Loring, J. C. (the '90s). Dunhill Pipe Tobacco: 1907 – 1990. Chicago: Loring Page [http://loringpage.com/]</ref> In the following images - probably taken by Alfred, we have his three assistants (Bill Carter on the left, Mr Jelley and Mr McEwan<ref name=balfour8>Balfour, Michael. (1992). Alfred Dunhill, One Hundred Years and More (p.40). London, Weidenfield and Nicolson.</ref>) with whom he shared the tasks. He used to go to the store every day in the afternoon. The second colour image (the third in order), is part of Dunhill's Centennial commemoration Set of 2007.