Neat item....does it have any connection with EPDG ? I'd say yes. This brand of Cigars (and Cigarettes) was founded in the late 1880's.....and, was in operation till 1920.
Check-out this link, I think it may tell us something......
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pnp/habshaer/f...fl0120data.pdf
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