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Subject: Digest

        Every now and then, we all have extremely good luck.  A
couple of weeks ago, I was browsing through an antique shop, not
really looking for anything in particular.  I came upon a box of old
pipes.  I flipped through them quickly, as they were mainly
drugstore-like cheapies.  Suddenly, I noticed that unique bit design.
My hopes grew as I fished it out of the box.  Imagine my delight to
find that it was an old Peterson, and in fairly good shape.  I don't
know much about Petersons, as I can hardly afford them, so if anyone
has any information to share I would be glad.  The model I have, as
marked on the bottom, is a "Dunmore" and it is stamped 78.  Anybody
know anything about these?
        I took it to the neighborhood tobacconist to get it
rejuvanated and freshened up.  From the moment I lit it, I knew it was
the best pipe I have.  I'm so pleased with my find.  (Oh, I paid about
$15 for it.  I'm almost certain that I came out ahead, but again I'm
not absolutey sure about the value.  The fact that I now have such a
good pipe makes it all worthwhile, regardless of the value.)
        Before I go, let me ask for further comment.  I'm thinking of
trying a clay pipe.  Anything I should know about these?

Jay R. Dew
Norman, OK


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