John Arlott - The Snuff Shop

London, Michael Joseph, 1974. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this interesting illustrated work detailing the history of snuff. A review copy, with review slip loosely inserted to the front of the work. Profusely illustrated with one coloured plate and many other monochrome vignettes throughout. With an introduction by noted author KIngsley Amis. The work charts the history of snuff, including notable individuals who took it. The work takes a particular focus upon the snuff shop Fribourgh and Treyer. The author, John Arlott, was an English journalist, author and cricket commentator. In blue cloth boards with gilt detail. Externally in excellent condition with some shelfwear to the extremities and minor bumping to the extremities of the front board. Slight loss to the cloth at the head of the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Review slip loosely inserted. Near Fine . Ill.: Ray Evans. Near Fine .

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