Durham, N.C. W. Duke, Sons & Co., 1888. Lithographed by Knapp & Co. New York. Soft cover.

Original illustrated stapled wrappers; 22 leaves printed on versos only. Profusely illustrated with chromolithograph images of leading stage performers of the day in costumes of various nations. 17 by 26 cm (6.75 by 10.25 inches), 1.5 inch piece of rear cover lost [outer edge], some creasing and soiling to wrappers; staples rusted, plates clean and bright, some minor creasing to corners; very good internally.

Very Good / No Jacket. Item #014203

An uncommon album reproducing the Duke Cigarette series of cards.

W. Duke, Sons & Co. was a tobacco manufacturer founded by Washington Duke in 1881. His son, James B. Duke, later became president of the American Tobacco Company.

Price: $185.00