The History Behind the Wrapping: Joseph Tinchant and His Life In Cigars, an African American Family’s Journey Around the World, From Slavery to Freedom
The stunningly beautiful, 1890′s embossed and extensively gold gilt-encrusted chromolithograph advertising sign pictured above is among the most striking pieces of advertising we have ever come across. To say that the chromolithography is of THE very highest quality is a … Continue reading
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