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Meerschaum Pipe Write Off!
I am guessing you had an inferior block meerschaum pipe in an Andreas Bauer case. Genuine AB pipes are generally very high quality, and "imposters" being sold as AB pipes (often in AB marked cases) are very common on Ebay. -
1954 Prince Albert unopened ...ok to smoke?
TopD- jerry
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Vintage Balkan Sobranie - My Thoughts
Very enjoyable writing! Nice job! (Also, I like your meerschaum avatar).- jerry
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Balkan Sobranie - Notes, Quotes, Links And Pretty Pictures (image heavy)
Thanks, Fnord! We do love our Labs!- jerry
- Post #22
- Forum: Tobacciana History
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Balkan Sobranie - Notes, Quotes, Links And Pretty Pictures (image heavy)
This article brings back very fond and crazy memories of smoking Balkan Sobranie in the late 60s and early 70s. I love reading threads like this one. Many thanks to those who contributed!- jerry
- Post #20
- Forum: Tobacciana History
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Bye, Bye P & C
Another satisfied customer here. No complaints. Especially appreciative of Russ - as a blender and as a customer service provider.- jerry
- Post #53
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Antique Meerschaum?
I've had quite a few Meerschaums over the years, and that stem looks like amber to me. And if it is, be careful cleaning it - a genuine amber stem can be fragile. I have cracked one or two by forcing a pipe cleaner through a too-small bore. -
1970s CAO or Golden Horn catalogs - where to find?
Well, here's a little something. At least we know that this catalog existed. http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vtg-1975-golden-horn-meerschaum-pipe-136614647 -
If you could only buy one pipe for the next 5 years, what would it be?
Without question, a meerschaum carved by F. Baki.- jerry
- Post #27
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Shops And Tobacconists Gone But Fondly Remembered
I enjoyed visiting Mel Feldman at his classic shop, The Smoker in Albany, NY. Always an experience!- jerry
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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interesting meerschaum pipe
Personally, if I were going to spend $300 on a meerschaum, I'd get a Baki also.- jerry
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Sterling Tobacco Cancels Closure
His tobacco blends are definitely worth trying. I've sampled quite a few of them and "My Buddy" is pretty much my favorite. Also, a great guy to do business with.- jerry
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What's Going To Be Your First Bowl Of 2014?
A bowl of Steven Books' FOR MEERSCHAUMS ONLY RESERVE.- jerry
- Post #30
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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What are You Smoking? January 1, 2014
Steven Books (House of Calabash) For Meerschaums Only Reserve in a Baki lattice meerschaum.- jerry
- Post #18
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Black House, Magnum Opus, Legends, Wilderness
I have smoked them all, and I'd say all are worth trying.- jerry
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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One Pipe - One Tobacco - One Island & YOU
I would take my "Bell" meerschaum carved by F. Baki, and "For Meerschaums Only Reserve" blended by Steven Books. That meer would color real well :-)- jerry
- Post #10
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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A Christmas Story
I was a huge Jean Shepherd fan as a kid growing up in Northern NJ. My wife and I watch Christmas Story every year - our Christmas Eve ritual.- jerry
- Post #14
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Effects on Meerschaum
Steven Books blends a tobacco he calls "For Meerschaums Only" and has some interesting ideas on the topic. He has a store called House of Calabash. I had a few telephone discussions with him which were fascinating! If you do a google search for him, some of his website had been hacked. Stick...- jerry
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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I Need Some Meerschaum Selection Advice
I agree, all great choices. I have smooth and lattice meers and each has its own charm and personality. Many variables affect coloring.- jerry
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- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion