NICOTIANA;

Or The Smoker’s And Snuff-Taker’s Companion;

Containing the History of Tobacco; culture, medical qualities and the laws relative to its importation and manufacture:

With an Essay in its Defense.

The whole elegantly embellished and interspersed with original poetry and anecdotes, being intended as an amusing and instructive volume for all genuine lovers of the herb.

By Henry James Meller, ESQ.

This 3rd Edition, printed 1833, by Effingham Wilson, Royal Exchange, London.

The book measures 10cm x 16cm.

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There are some considerable signs of age, use and wear. The hard cover has significant surface wear, fading, and discolouration. The front board has a large pink stain covering much of the surface, this does not affect any other part of the book. There is age/use related page discolouration/creasing dotted throughout, brown spotting/foxing etc. All text is clearly legible. Overall contents binding appears strong, tight and complete. There is a few pencil markings on the inside front cover, no other inscriptions. Overall a rare antique book that remains in good reading condition, with as described clear signs of age, use and wear, the staining and discolouration most notable.

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