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''This GBD Model Information is the work of Jerry Hanna, which he developed for his website [http://www.perardua.net/pipes/GBDlines.html Perardua.net]. Jerry has very kindly allowed us to adapt his work for use in this Pipedia article.''
''This GBD Model Information is the work of Jerry Hanna, which he developed for his website [http://www.perardua.net/pipes/GBDlines.html Perardua.net]. Jerry has very kindly allowed us to adapt his work for use in this Pipedia article.''
[[File:GBDVirginBulldog.jpg|thumb|GBD Virgin Bulldogs, courtesy Jerry Hanna collection]][[File:GBD International 269Bulldog1.JPG|thumb|GBD International Bulldog shape 269, courtesy Jerry Hanna collection]][[File:GBD International 269Bulldog2.JPG|thumb|GBD International Bulldog shape 269, courtesy Jerry Hanna collection]]
[[File:GBDVirginBulldog.jpg|thumb|GBD Virgin Bulldogs, courtesy Jerry Hanna collection]][[File:GBD International 269Bulldog1.JPG|thumb|GBD International Bulldog shape 269, courtesy Jerry Hanna collection]][[File:GBD International 269Bulldog2.JPG|thumb|GBD International Bulldog shape 269, courtesy Jerry Hanna collection]]
== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
This is a listing of some of the various pipe lines manufactured by GBD, I have gathered this information from a variety of sources including posts to the "alt.smokers.pipes" usenet newsgroup, and from the book "Who made that pipe?" by Herb Wilczak and Tom Colwell.
 
This is a listing of some of the various pipe lines manufactured by [[GBD]], I have gathered this information from a variety of sources including posts to the "alt.smokers.pipes" usenet newsgroup, and from the book "Who made that pipe?" by Herb Wilczak and Tom Colwell.
I have read and have been told that Mr. John Tolle is working on a definitive book on GBD, I am eagerly awaiting it's publication!
I have read and have been told that Mr. John Tolle is working on a definitive book on GBD, I am eagerly awaiting it's publication!
Until then I offer this meager webpage as a source for others like myself wishing to learn more about GBD pipes.
Until then I offer this meager webpage as a source for others like myself wishing to learn more about GBD pipes.
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[[File:GBD 1961Flyer Virgin Shape357.jpg|thumb|Virgin Shape 357 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]][[File:GBD 1961Flyer NewEra Shape9435.jpg|thumb|New Era Shape 9435 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]][[File:GBD 1961Flyer Prehistoric Shape9442.jpg|thumb|Prehistoric Shape 9442 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]][[File:GBD 1961Flyer NewStandard Shape9447.jpg|thumb|New Standard Shape 9447 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]] [[File:GBD 1961Flyer FrenchSpecialeShapes.jpg|thumb|French Speciale and Sablee Shapes from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]]
[[File:GBD 1961Flyer Virgin Shape357.jpg|thumb|Virgin Shape 357 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]][[File:GBD 1961Flyer NewEra Shape9435.jpg|thumb|New Era Shape 9435 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]][[File:GBD 1961Flyer Prehistoric Shape9442.jpg|thumb|Prehistoric Shape 9442 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]][[File:GBD 1961Flyer NewStandard Shape9447.jpg|thumb|New Standard Shape 9447 from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]] [[File:GBD 1961Flyer FrenchSpecialeShapes.jpg|thumb|French Speciale and Sablee Shapes from 1961 GBD Flyer, courtesy [http://pipepages.com/gbdpage.htm Chris Keene's Pipe Pages]]]
== Notes on the listings ==
== Notes on the listings ==
*The first list below is of GBD firsts, i.e. stamped GBD.
 
*Below that is a list of 2nds or pipes not stamped GBD, there may be lines misidentified as 2nds which may be firsts and vice-versa.
* The first list below is of GBD firsts, i.e. stamped GBD.
*These lists are presented in alphabetical order with no emphasis on quality rankings. Near the bottom of the page is some information about quality ranking.*GBD pipes were manufactured both in England and France ( E/F ), some lines were possibly produced in both locations.
* Below that is a list of 2nds or pipes not stamped GBD, there may be lines misidentified as 2nds which may be firsts and vice-versa.
*Incomplete/unknown information is represented by a "?"
* These lists are presented in alphabetical order with no emphasis on quality rankings. Near the bottom of the page is some information about quality ranking.
*Descriptive info received from others noted with their initials.
* GBD pipes were manufactured both in England and France ( E/F ), some lines were possibly produced in both locations.
*This information is guaranteed inaccurate and incomplete! :-)
* Incomplete/unknown information is represented by a "?"
*Corrections, updates and additional information gladly accepted!
* Descriptive info received from others noted with their initials.
*02/19/00 - I've recently acquired a small collection of Oppenheimer GBD catalogs from the 70s & 80s and will be adding a lot of additional info to the page as time allows.  It is apparent from studying these catalogs that certain lines might be considered a "first" or a "second" depending on the year of production, a line might carry the GBD logo one year and the next year be marketed as a "stand alone" line. It's also apparent some lines change over time, an example would be pipes in the Penthouse line were originally a "charcoal gray" finish but later were produced with a "tobacco brown" stain.
* This information is guaranteed inaccurate and incomplete! :-)
**As I add descriptive info from these catalogs I will mark that info with a "-catalog". It's often interesting and amusing to read some of the prose used.
* Corrections, updates and additional information gladly accepted!
**The catalogs refer to various finishes including one called "take off" a dual tone staining technique that darkens just the softer part of the grain creating a higher contrast.
* 02/19/00 - I've recently acquired a small collection of Oppenheimer GBD catalogs from the 70s & 80s and will be adding a lot of additional info to the page as time allows.  It is apparent from studying these catalogs that certain lines might be considered a "first" or a "second" depending on the year of production, a line might carry the GBD logo one year and the next year be marketed as a "stand alone" line. It's also apparent some lines change over time, an example would be pipes in the Penthouse line were originally a "charcoal gray" finish but later were produced with a "tobacco brown" stain.
**If anyone out there would like to donate or loan me additional GBD catalogs please let me know.  
** As I add descriptive info from these catalogs I will mark that info with a "-catalog". It's often interesting and amusing to read some of the prose used.
**I have deleted the two date columns from the line tables, it's very apparent that there is not a lot of date documentation available. Any date info I do come across will be added to the description column.
** The catalogs refer to various finishes including one called "take off" a dual tone staining technique that darkens just the softer part of the grain creating a higher contrast.
*02/26/00 - added info from 1980 Oppenheimer GBD catalog.
** If anyone out there would like to donate or loan me additional GBD catalogs please let me know.  
*03/04/00 - added info from 1981 Oppenheimer GBD catalog. Catalog format changed in 1981, not as much text as previous catalogs but nicer photos.
** I have deleted the two date columns from the line tables, it's very apparent that there is not a lot of date documentation available. Any date info I do come across will be added to the description column.
* 02/26/00 - added info from 1980 Oppenheimer GBD catalog.
* 03/04/00 - added info from 1981 Oppenheimer GBD catalog. Catalog format changed in 1981, not as much text as previous catalogs but nicer photos.


== List of GBD Models ==
== List of GBD Models ==
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Please send me any corrections or additional information you might have on these.  
Please send me any corrections or additional information you might have on these.  


*'''Americana''' -- Factory unknown: -
*'''Americana''' -- England, unknown if also made in France: -
*'''Arizona''' -- Factory unknown: -
*'''Arizona''' -- Factory unknown: -
*'''Autumn Gold''' -- Factory unknown: -
*'''Autumn Gold''' -- Factory unknown: -
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