Peterson Pipe Book Now Available in Paperback

[romaso]

If you missed getting a hardcover copy of The Peterson Pipe: The Story of Kapp & Peterson, well it's now available in paperback at Smokingpipes.com and probably elsewhere too. So you've got another chance to get a copy. Great book for Pete fans!
The Peterson Pipe Book (Softcover) | Smokingpipes.com

There's also a new one on the Peterson 1896 Catalog. Never seen this one before:
Peterson's Patent Pipes Book | Smokingpipes.com

 

[BROBS]

My hardcover version is more rare.

 

[romaso]

Here's some more info on both books.
The Peterson Pipe Book – Peterson Pipe Notes
Books – Peterson Pipe Notes

The 1896 catalog reprint is 89 pages. Also note that on the Peterson Pipe Book, "The print run this time out is 500 copies (last time it was 1000)"

 

[ofafeather]

Glad it’s available again. A great book.

 

[kilroyjune6]

Just got my copies of both today. I was really happy to see the big book back in print. I put off buying a copy the first time around, and by the time I decided to take the plunge, it was sold out everywhere. My favorite aspect of the catalog so far is that the pipes are pictured actual size.

 

[romaso]

Just got my copies of both today. I was really happy to see the big book back in print. I put off buying a copy the first time around, and by the time I decided to take the plunge, it was sold out everywhere. My favorite aspect of the catalog so far is that the pipes are pictured actual size.

Do you like the catalog reprint? I don't know much about that one, or what's in it.

 

[georged]

My hardcover version is more rare.

I never tried to cook mine in the first place. It's still raw.

I win.

 

[BROBS]

Glad it’s available again. A great book.

It is.. although I find certain aspects or info quite hard to find in its organization.

 

[ofafeather]

It is.. although I find certain aspects or info quite hard to find in its organization.

Yeah, they need the mini-pocket-reference version, too.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Enablers! Was just going to order the book, but the pricing of both (surprise!) triggered free shipping so what the heck — should have them in time for reading next weekend.

 

[cshubhra]

I thought the price was high but it is what it is … so I got the history book (Only).

To get free shipping I added 4 tins of Capstan Blue Ready rubbed

 

[cshubhra]

Also … I was told that one of the co-authors Gary Malmberg goes by the handle thesecondhandsmoker on eBay

 

[kilroyjune6]

Do you like the catalog reprint? I don't know much about that one, or what's in it.

I've only skimmed through it so far, so I can't say much about it. There are a lot of ads for different tobacco companies, authorized K&P retailers, etc. Testimonials from happy customers, apologies from retailers selling imitations as the real thing, instructions on how to get the most out of your System pipe, and of course a listing of the shapes available. The actual catalog part is interesting, but not as readable as a Dunhill catalog. I think the commentary at the end will make up for that, but I haven't read it yet.

 

[craig61a]

I never tried to cook mine in the first place. It's still raw.

I win.

You're the BDD of PM...

 

[virginiapiper]

Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Mine just arrived - as George would say, "It's everything it should be . . . and more!"

Wasn't sure what to expect but very impressed with the book.

The catalog thing? It got me to free shipping, lol, so I'm glad it was "discounted" - it's okay, but wish I'd just added some tobacco to the order.

 

[scloyd]

I ordered the Peterson Pipe book this morning. I also order some cigars (a little gift) for my son to hit the free shipping. Looking forward to reading it.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

My hardcover version is more rare.

And probably a little easier to handle - it's a little unwieldy as a paperback, lol, but nobody should be deterred from buying it for that reason, it's really cool. USPS won't be able to fold it, either, SP packs it with great care in a nice, safe box.

 

[BROBS]

And probably a little easier to handle - it's a little unwieldy as a paperback, lol, but nobody should be deterred from buying it for that reason, it's really cool. USPS won't be able to fold it, either, SP packs it with great care in a nice, safe box.

But think of all the space you’re saving without that thick cover

 

[georged]

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