Sean Hobden - Tales from the Old School

Sean Hobden Tales from the Old School

Tales from the Old School of Tattooing: As the title simply suggests this is a beautifully written book of stories from the old days of tattooing by one of Englands true old timers Sean Hobden. Great stories and a true piece of history, invaluable to all those into the history of tattooing!

Softcover, 121 Pages, 15 x 23cm

£17.50*

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