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[[File:1966-pipe-maker-george-khoubesser-press-photo2.jpg|left|thumb|Circa 1966 photo of George Khoubesser, courtesy [http://rebornpipes.com/ RebornPipes.com]]][[File:1966-pipe-maker-george-khoubesser-press-photo.jpg|thumb|200px|Circa 1966 photo of George Khoubesser, courtesy [http://rebornpipes.com/ RebornPipes.com]]][[Image:Malaga_04a.jpg|thumb|left]][[File:Malaga1.jpg|thumb|200px|Cover page from a Malaga Catalog (Cira 1960s/70s?), Courtesy WinstonS]] | [[File:1966-pipe-maker-george-khoubesser-press-photo2.jpg|left|thumb|Circa 1966 photo of George Khoubesser, courtesy [http://rebornpipes.com/ RebornPipes.com]]][[File:1966-pipe-maker-george-khoubesser-press-photo.jpg|thumb|200px|Circa 1966 photo of George Khoubesser, courtesy [http://rebornpipes.com/ RebornPipes.com]]][[Image:Malaga_04a.jpg|thumb|left]][[File:Malaga1.jpg|thumb|200px|Cover page from a Malaga Catalog (Cira 1960s/70s?), Courtesy WinstonS]] | ||
The '''Malaga Pipe Company''' was founded by George Khoubesser, | The '''Malaga Pipe Company''' was founded by '''George Khoubesser, (b.1892 d.1971)''', and located in Royal Oak, Michigan at 1406 East Eleven Mile road. The second generation owner's name was '''Emmanuel Khoubesser (b. 1942 d. 1981)''', who everyone knew him as "Manny". He was a big jovial man that was easy to converse with, always had a smile and a good joke to tell his very loyal customers. He had the ability to befriend anyone within minutes. The small store was packed with curious customers every Saturday morning looking for the latest design made earlier in the week. He also carried a full line of custom mixed tobaccos that you could sample and an array tobaccos in tins. | ||
I was first introduced to him in 1969. I remember him taking me in the back to show me each step involved in pipe making. He was very serious about the quality of the product he sold and would never sell a flawed pipe, even if it was very minor. My step father purchased several of his pipes and really enjoyed them. He once said he's never found a better pipe (his words). | I was first introduced to him in 1969. I remember him taking me in the back to show me each step involved in pipe making. He was very serious about the quality of the product he sold and would never sell a flawed pipe, even if it was very minor. My step father purchased several of his pipes and really enjoyed them. He once said he's never found a better pipe (his words). | ||