Antique LONGFELLOWS Emanelo CIGAR BOX Dovetail Wood Moss & Lowenhaupt Wooden

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Antique LONGFELLOWS Emanelo CIGAR BOX Dovetail Wood Moss & Lowenhaupt Wooden--
measures 7.25" side to side x 6 5/8" back to front x 3" tall
front reads "Longfellows" "the cigars herein contained were manufactured to retail at more than eight cents each and not more than fifteen cents each and are so tax paid"
sides read "BOITE NATURE"
Bottom of box reads :  Factory No 63/ 3rd Dist N.Y./50  Factory No 63 3rd District / State of New York."  "Notice - the manufacturer of the Cigars herein contained have complied with all the requirements of law.  Every person is cautioned not to use either this box for cigars again or the stamp thereon again nor to remove the contents of this box without destroying said stamp, under the penalties provided by law in such cases"
The top of the box the wording has worn off but appears it is the same as the inner cover.
The inner cover reads: "EMANELO Quality Cigars"  "Moss & Lowenhaupt Cigar Co. St. Louis, Mo. Distributors"
it is overall a nice antique box with a working unusual locking lock.  it is fully dovetailed on all corners.  no breaks but there is a small hairline at the front seam area right edge that is no big deal.  it is a wonderful oldie.  smoke free home.  pictures below