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The book however, is far more then simply a dating guide. Rather with special emphasis on the first half of the century in this initial edition, it addresses the Dunhill briar pipe generally, how it has developed and integrates that history with the pipe's changing nomenclature. As such it may be said to be a 'work in process' intended in time to become a complete, expanded and pictorial study of the Dunhill pipe, but released now in it's present all text form because so much of the information is otherwise unavailable. While authored with a deep affection and regard for the Dunhill pipe, it has been written independent of Dunhill and is candid in it's treatment of 'sensitive' subjects such as errors, 'seconds', and reproductions. Initially printed in June 1998, the book is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size, 88 pages long, paper bound and priced at US$20 including worldwide shipping. | The book however, is far more then simply a dating guide. Rather with special emphasis on the first half of the century in this initial edition, it addresses the Dunhill briar pipe generally, how it has developed and integrates that history with the pipe's changing nomenclature. As such it may be said to be a 'work in process' intended in time to become a complete, expanded and pictorial study of the Dunhill pipe, but released now in it's present all text form because so much of the information is otherwise unavailable. While authored with a deep affection and regard for the Dunhill pipe, it has been written independent of Dunhill and is candid in it's treatment of 'sensitive' subjects such as errors, 'seconds', and reproductions. Initially printed in June 1998, the book is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" in size, 88 pages long, paper bound and priced at US$20 including worldwide shipping. | ||
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This book is both an end and a beginning. It began as a dating guide for Dunhill pipes and in that sense it is very nearly an end. While further definition in the pre 1918 era may be possible, for the first time pipe collectors, pipe smokers, and those just going through those old attic trunks will be able to comfortably date Dunhill pipes from their inception in 1905 through today. Additional tools are provided to allow dating or easier dating of heretofore 'undatable' or 'difficult' pipes having weak nomenclature and question mark years such as 1951 are addressed and I believe, resolved. | This book is both an end and a beginning. It began as a dating guide for Dunhill pipes and in that sense it is very nearly an end. While further definition in the pre 1918 era may be possible, for the first time pipe collectors, pipe smokers, and those just going through those old attic trunks will be able to comfortably date Dunhill pipes from their inception in 1905 through today. Additional tools are provided to allow dating or easier dating of heretofore 'undatable' or 'difficult' pipes having weak nomenclature and question mark years such as 1951 are addressed and I believe, resolved. | ||
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In working on this book I have come to learn first hand how valuable old source materials, such as catalogues, factory logs, advertisements and the like truly are, especially when they can be compared and analyzed. Unlike the situation with some other collecting interests, far too few of these materials are available today to pipe collectors. To that end it is my intention to develop a public archive of Dunhill and other pipe brand material, with copies of the same, to the extent possible, being available to collectors. Profits from this book will be devoted to this end and to further Dunhill research, and with the intent that once established and working the archive will be turned over to a pipe club or coalition of clubs for continued operation. | In working on this book I have come to learn first hand how valuable old source materials, such as catalogues, factory logs, advertisements and the like truly are, especially when they can be compared and analyzed. Unlike the situation with some other collecting interests, far too few of these materials are available today to pipe collectors. To that end it is my intention to develop a public archive of Dunhill and other pipe brand material, with copies of the same, to the extent possible, being available to collectors. Profits from this book will be devoted to this end and to further Dunhill research, and with the intent that once established and working the archive will be turned over to a pipe club or coalition of clubs for continued operation. | ||
Lastly, the reader will note that contact information follows. A book like this can not help but have errors and omissions. To the extent you spot the same or to the extent you have material which may be of help in preparing a successor edition or to the extent you would like to contribute to such a successor please contact me. '''John C. Loring, June 1, 1998.''' | Lastly, the reader will note that contact information follows. A book like this can not help but have errors and omissions. To the extent you spot the same or to the extent you have material which may be of help in preparing a successor edition or to the extent you would like to contribute to such a successor please contact me. '''John C. Loring, June 1, 1998.''' | ||
== Catalog Compilations == | == Catalog Compilations == | ||