Tags from chewing tobacco tins over 100 year period come in various sizes, shapes and colors from companies obscure and famous. Over 6000 chewing tobacco tin tags described and priced, 2000 illustrated in color photos. This little known but fascinating chapter in tobacco history is documented fully.

"Compiled from Official gazette. Beginning with 1876, the volumes have included also decisions of United States courts, decisions of Secretary of Interior, opinions of Attorney-General, and important decisions of state courts in relation to patents, trade-marks, etc. 1869-94, not in Congressional set." Checklist of U. S. public documents, 1789-1909, p. 530.

Illustrations of antique tobacco artifacts, old photographs and contemporary advertising draw the reader through the growth of the tobacco industry and shown promotional ploys and gimmickry that evolved. This highly acclaimed book combines a well-researched text with photographs and price guide to study a hot topic.