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Dale and Darcy Cahill's second book Tobacco Sheds: Vanishing Treasures of the Connecticut River Valley collects the oral history of tobacco workers in the Connecticut Valley. The book, full of gorgeous pictures, focuses on the people who work so hard to grow and cure some of the world’s most beautiful tobacco leaves. In recent years, over one thousand tobacco sheds have disappeared from the "Tobacco Valley." This important book systematically catalogues tobacco sheds from Putney, Vermont, to Portland, Connecticut, a span of just over one hundred miles. The photographs capture the beauty of these unique farm buildings and serve as a valuable record for these endangered barns. The text offers the agricultural history of each town, helping to connect sheds to their own unique region of New England. In addition, the book reinforces the need for preserving one of New England’s most unusual farm structures. Many sheds in the Connecticut River Valley are still used to dry tobacco leaves that will wrap some of the world’s most expensive cigars, but, sadly, some are being left to slowly deteriorate over time or are being torn down to make way for development. This book will be treasured by cigar smokers and architectural historians and preservationists alike.

Great for keeping in touch or saying thank you, these beautiful note cards are just the ticket! Each packet includes 2 each of 3 different prints from the books "Tobacco Sheds of the Connecticut River Valley" and "Tobacco Sheds: Vanishing Treasures in the Connecticut River Valley". 6 envelopes are also included. Both American Indians and early North American settlers grew tobacco, but only on a small scale. It wasn't until the 1830's that Connecticut farmers discovered that a unique combination of soil, climate and natural fertilizers created just the right conditions to grow tobacco on a large scale and for commercial use. It was then that farmers invested their labor and money in creating a single use barn for this singular crop. Tobacco Shed's were designed specifically to dry or "cure" this lucrative leaf. Their unique venting systems allowed drying winds to blow through the barns as they turned from green to brown. When in the early 1900's Windsor CT farmers experimented with growing coveted Cuban tobacco by enclosing the tobacco in loosely woven cloth, they initiated an agricultural trend that swept the Connecticut River Valley - shade grown tobacco. Although now under threat from developers and increased housing demands, these distinctive barns live on, sandwiched between malls and sitting on busy roadsides. They are both a reminder of Connecticut's agricultural past as well as a vital part of a thriving cigar industry. Connecticut's shade-grown broad-leaf tobacco currently stands alone in the world as the preferred wrapping tobacco leaf.

The CigarMedics Xcissor Cigar Stand is perfect for resting your precious puro between puffs. It is lightweight and made of durable stainless steel. It is smaller than a credit card so it will easily fit in your wallet. To use, just unfold it and set your cigar on it.

The Visol Bradford Black Ceramic 4-Cigar Ashtray For Patio Use features a rubberized bottom for a sure grip and it weighs over one pound, which makes it the ideal ash catcher for outdoor smoking. Its deep well means less time emptying the ashtray and more time enjoying your cigar. Gift boxed. Dimensions: 10” (25.4 cm) x 5.5” (13.97 cm) x 2.5” (6.35 cm).

Joya de Nicaragua (Spanish for “Jewel of Nicaragua”) has been releasing one jewel of a cigar after another for more than 50 years. This carefully selected sampler features four (4) of their best cigars. Each collectible wooden box sampler comes with one (1) each toro-sized:  • Joya De Nicaragua Antano CT  - A medium strength cigar that melds creamy notes with an intense spiciness for a truly memorable smoke. • Joya De Nicaragua Antano Gran Reserva - A potent and flavorful smoke with earthy, spicy, chocolatey, and sweetness notes with light floral tones.  • Joya De Nicaragua Antano 1970 - A no nonsense, full-bodied cigar that offers notes of aged tobacco, cedar, nuts, and spice.  • Joya De Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo - A full-bodied smoke that offers a cocoa and caramel aroma with a spicy dark chocolatey flavor.  • All four cigars are handmade in Nicaragua.

This durable, convenient, and lightweight punch cutter may just be the only cutter you will ever need. It comes with three distinct size blades so you can make a perfect cut regardless of your cigar’s ring gauge. The blades are made of heat-hardened 440C stainless steel which means these blades will stay sharp and virtually corrosion-free for years to come. Unlike most punch cutters that are sharpened on both sides of the blade’s edges, the PerfecPunch’s blades are sharpened on the inside only. This reduces the chance of damaging the cigar's cap and provides a smooth, even cut. The PerfecPunch's blades are thinner than conventional punch cutters, which allows for a clean cut without damaging the cigar's head. When not cutting your cigars, this versatile cutter serves as a cigar stand, and features finger cutouts that makes grabbing smaller ring-gauge cigars a snap. Gift boxed. Cigar(s) not included.