Food and Drink

Suider Paarl, Cape: K.W.V., (Co-operative Winegrowers Association of S.A. Ltd.) 55 pages. Sections include: K.W.V. annual Review; Historical Background; Geography; Vineyard Cultivation; South African Wine and Brandy Types; Organization of the Wine Industry and its Development; Liquor Legislation; Export Marketing; Statistical Information. Brown textured card cover.. Stapled. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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The Burnaby Chamber of Commerce, 1993 342 pages plus index. An upbeat collection of humour, recollections, and recipes provided by dozens of celebrity British Columbians. Lots of fun.. First Edition, First Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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London: Geo. G. Sandeman Sons & Co. Limited 63 pages. Circa 1955. Black and white photographic plates. "This book will, it is hoped, answer those questions which sometimes puzzle consumers of both Port and Sherry wines." - from Preface. Prior owner's name upon front endpaper else unmarked. Average wear. Good working copy. . Hard Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1948 75 pages. Aims at giving a sufficiently detailed account of the principles involved in preservation as well as of the necessary practical processes. It is thus a manual for the student and a guide for the housewife. Contains a number of recipes. Well-worn copy.. Reprint. Stapled. Reading Copy/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Whitby, ON, Canada: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, Limited, 1994 256 pages with index. Slight curl to front cover. Black and white illustrations. "A compendium of wine information that is graspable by the novice and comprehensive enough for the oenophile." - The Montreal Downtowner. Second Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, Limited, 1995 290 pages. Profiles all Canadian wineries, including 40 not covered in the first edition, along with tasting notes on the wines they produce. Provides expanded coverage on internationally acclaimed Canadian Icewine. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy. . Second Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Ottawa: Dominion Brewers Association, 1948 127 pages. Index. Bibliography. Glossary. Charts and diagrams. "A manual outlining the development of the industry and its place in the Canadian economy." - subtitle. Discusses: History and Manufacture; Alcoholic content; Production; Distribution and Consumption; Allied Industries; Employment; Capitalization; Duties and Taxes; Legislation; Participation in the War Effort; Brewers and Beer Brands. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. A sound copy of this informative and well-presented reference.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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USA: Oliver Press, 1975 148 pages. "The sole intention of this book is to preserve a dying art. An American tradition from 1776 to 1976. A sacred technology of civilized man traced back as far as recorded history. A rapidly fading folklore, waning in the automated, mass-produced world of today." - from page III. "For the connoisseur of home brew" - from back cover. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Nice working copy. . First Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Moran, Doug. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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USA: HarperCollins, 1997 336 pages. Index. "More than 100 recipes for healthful tonics include both the familiar and the arcane." - from back cover. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. Worthy reference copy. . First Printing. Soft Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. more information

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London: Macdonald, 1984 136 pages. Index. "... Tells you how to stock your emergency supplies cupboard and provides remedies for those across-the-board calamities, such as oversalting the vegetables, burning the pie, or the automatic oven failing to turn on - or off." - from dust jacket. Gift greetings upon front free endpaper. Average wear. Binding intact. Sound working copy. . Hard Cover. Good/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Bridgeport, CT, U.S.A.: Sanguinaria Publishing, 1990 241 Pages with index and bibliography. Black and white photos. Two inch crease to front cover. Collection of recipes with emphasis on soyfoods, vegetarian ethics and the politics of feminism.. Second Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Foster, Laura Louise. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Jamaica: Mill Press Limited, 1993 127 pages including index. Includes: soups and savouries; salads and vegetable bounty; sandwiches and picnic snacks; fish and crustaceans; Fowl - young, old and game; the meat of the matter; Jamaican jerk barbecue; accompaniments and embellishments; indulgences; liberal libations.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Boston, MA: Little Brown, 1965 236 pages including index. Seeks to prove that man can - and should - drink with pleasure and without fear! Average wear. Minor lean to spine. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.: Celestial Arts Publishing Company, 1979 149 pages with index. Light yellowing to contents. Light one inch crease to lower front cover corner. A complete collection of truly gourmet vegetarian recipes, French in flavour.. Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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USA: 101 Productions, 1991 254 pages including index. Pays homage to America's national beverage. Beginning with coffe lore and a history of the famous bean, this in-depth guide to the international world of coffee details: the art of coffee tasting; choosing coffee beans; roasters and the roasting process; grinders and grinding methods; brewing styles, including a special section on espresso; coffee serving traditions. Tight and square. Clean, bright and unmarked with lightest wear. Excellent copy.. Revised. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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U.S.A.: Unstated 126 pages including index. Undated. A humorous guide to professional drinking. "Spirits are meant to go with good times and good friends. Entertaining today is very much an art and as the artist you must know about the basic materials and techniques. This book has been written to help you acquire some technical skills you need to entertain in style. Give the best you have - especially the best of yourself - and you are guaranteed to always succeed." - from Introduction. Sections include: Your basic bar requirements; Technique and Measurements; Drink Definitions; Enigmania - what is it?; Drink Recipes; Enigmania answers. Moderate wear. Contents clean and unmarked. . Soft Cover. Good+/No Jacket. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. more information

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London: Croom Helm, 1978 305 pages. Index. Black and white illustrations. "An enthralling account of the land, the people and the wine." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Binding intact. Sound reference copy. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. more information

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Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.: ERCO, Inc., 1975 63 pages including index and many colour photographs. Helps readers enjoy and utilize sea life that is often over-looked, wasted or needlessly destroyed. "No Roman feast could ever compare with what new taste treats are in store for you when you discover our riches from the ocean." Covers limpets, abalone, snails, clams, scallops, oysters, mussels, chitons, octopus, sea cucumber sea urchins, shrimp, crabs, blenny, grunt, sea lettuce, kelp and much more. Learn how the sea can be everyone's pantry! Somewhat above-average wear. Unmarked. A sound working copy.. Fourth Edition. Stapled. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Vancouver B.C.: Douglas & McIntyre, 1980 166 pages including index. Some yellowing to pages. Some creasing to front cover. Average condition. Authors have traveled widely, tasted the ciders of the world, and incorporate cider into contemporary cooking. Explains: what cider is and is not, how to buy it, hard and sweet, a cider tasting, making cider at home... easily, cooking with cider. Contains a full spectrum of recipe ideas from soups and salads to drinks and desserts.. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Vancouver, BC, Canada: Whitecap Books, 1992 211 pages including index. Includes descriptions, origins, history, culinary uses and availability. A much needed source of information. Please note: pages 5 through 8 are loose. Otherwise, unmarked and lightly worn. Remains a nice copy in glossy covers. . Soft Cover. Good+/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Summertown, Tennessee: Book Publishing Company, 1994 192 pages including index. If you're watching your weight or are more concerned about your health, you're probably eating more beans, grains, and vegetables. But do your children run and hide at the very thought of tofu? Can your husband survive without his fat-laden burgers and fries? You're doing okay except for when the chocolate cake arrives. Here are dozens of vegan (all egg and dairy free) recipes for conquering your families resistance to healthy, low-fat eating.. Signed by Author. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: G.P.Putnam's Sons, 1984 258 pages. Index. "This unique and informative book makes sense of the often confusing array of condiments on the shelves of specialty food shops and many grocery stores. You will learn how to use condiments, how to cook with them and even how to make your own." - from dust jacket. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding tight. A quality copy.. Hard Cover. Good/Good. Illus. by Narahashi, Keiko. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Montreal: Reader's Digest, 2001 192 pages including index and glossary. A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to buying, selling, storing, tasting and serving wine. Packed with all the practical techniques and tips you need to get the most from wine. Contains expert advice from Le Cordon Bleu Chefs on matching wine with food. Attractive glossy illustrated boards. Clean, bright and unmarked. Zero wear. Beautiful copy.. First Printing. Hard Cover. As New/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York,NY: MacMillan, 1997 242 pages with index. Spine is leaning to the left. Water stains to top inside inch of front cover and first 20 pages. The first cookbook of its kind - meatless recipes created with an eye for giving active people the competitive edge. The 150 recipes are written with the beginner book in mind. Nutritional breakdowns are provided with separate information fo rmen and women.. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Ward Lock, 1979 80 pages including index. A brightly presented guide to barbecue cooking and food smoking, full of practical advice on how to make, buy and cook on all types of barbecue. Explains in straight-forward terms with step by step illustrations what a barbecue is, how to build one in the kitchen or in the garden and how to get the best results. Above average wear. Two library stamps upon title page else unmarked. Good working copy.. Soft Cover. Fair/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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USA: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1977 246 pages. "Offers an ingenious way to order unusual dishes not ordinarily known to Westerners in Chinese restaurants." - Myra Waldo. Above-average wear but unmarked in sound binding. Decent working copy. . Soft Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Toronto, ON, Canada: Stewart House, 1989 224 pages including index. Will extend your kitchen expertise, giving you access to all the untried recipes in your cookbook collection. Provides expert advice on: Planning the Kitchen; The Cook's Tools; Buying and Preparing Food; Cooking. Light wear. Unmarked. Nice copy. An informative reference. . Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Victoria, BC, Canada: TouchWood Editions, 2001 190 pages. Discover and celebrate the freshest foods in the west! Provides the information on where to buy healthy edibles produced close to home. Offers dozens of delectable recipes from innovative growers, bakers and cheesemakers, celebrated caterers and renowned restaurants including the Cafe Brio, the Empress Room and the Aerie Resort. . Soft Cover. As New/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1981 230 pages. Spine leans moderately to right. Printed on high quality paper. Some seventy internationally recognized personalities and designers share their ideas with Tiffany & Co. for bringing magic and enchantment to a formal dinner party... an office lunch... a back porch supper... or breakfast in bed. First-rate colour photography throughout. Lovely book.. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Canada: Privately Printed, 1983 186pp Binding has cracked at page 96 otherwise only moderate wear and soiling. "Slash your meat costs by 20 to 50%. Professional butcher reveals tricks of the trade that show you how.. Later Printing. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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U.K.: Carlton, 1998 224 pages. Index. Glorious colour photos. "Be taken on a personal world tour by the doyen of whisky writers... a source of inspiration for whisky connoisseurs and novices and the traveller alike." - from back board. Unmarked. Average wear. A sound copy of this enjoyable work. . Reprint. Hard Cover. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Vancouver, B.C.: Self-Published, 1983 168 pages including index. An introduction to wines: tasting notes on over 20 wines produced entirely from B.C. graps. Wineries: the story behind the commercial and estate wineries, their wines, and winemakers. Vineyards: B.C.'s potential for greatness. Grape Varieties: origins, qualities, and suitability for our winegrowing region. Unmarked. Moderate wear.. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Lincolnwood, Illinois U.S.A.: Publications International Incl, 1995 93 pages with index. Glossy Colour Boards. Thanks to this book, Good-for-you food has never tasted so heavenly - or been so easy to prepare! Whether it's snacks, salads, soups, entrees, sides or desserts, you'll find them all in this collection.. Not Stated. Hard Cover. Near Fine. Illus. by Photographer: Sanders, Kathy; Watt, Kathy. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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USA: Video Connection 25 minute VHS tape. Undated. Average wear. Usual library markings. Sound copy.. Good. Ex-Library. more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Avon Books, 1994 446 pages including index. Complete, concise and fully illustrated - and the perfect addition to your home brew bookshelf. Average condition. Staining to top edge of last 50 pages. Writing inside back cover. A very useable but blemished copy.. Soft Cover. Fair+/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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British Columbia: Self-Published, 1982 74 pages. Inexpensive. Fun. Easy. Completely legal. Includes recipes for many dozens of delightful drinks. . Spiral Bound. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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1991 562 pages. Bibliography. Index. "The best book yet written on the cheeses of France... unputdownable." - Egon Ronay. "No lover of cheese can afford to be without it." - Wine. "Offers a journey of discovery for every lover of cheese - and for every Francophile." - from back cover. Some age-yellowing to pages. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. A sound reference copy of this cherished work.. Soft Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Former Library Colpy. more information

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USA: Chapters, 1995 364 pages. Bibliography. Glossary. Index. Recipe index. Abundant black and white illustrations plus some colour photographic plates. "The most comprehensive book currently available." - The Malt Advocate. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Bight and square. Nice copy.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Wine and Spirit Publications, 1976 206 pages including index. Provides descriptions of each region, giving historical as well as travel and gastronomic information. Bookstore rubber stamp upon front flyleaf.. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: World Almanac Publications, 1985 246 pages including index. A simple-to-follow guide to natural foods: what to buy and where with easy rules for selection. Basic nutritional information. Healthy and delcious recipes, from soup to nuts. Moderate wear and soiling. Some yellowing to pages.. Soft Cover. Good+/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Toronto: Andrew Sharp Publications, 1977 200 pages including index. Illustrated. 100 most-asked wine questions answered. Liquor boards... who needs them? Moderate wear. Unmarked. Solid copy. . Soft Cover. Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Vancouver, BC, Canada: Douglas & McIntyre, Limited, 1981 127 pages. This unique volume focusses on interesting alternatives to the high-priced expensively packaged teas, coffees, lemonades and other drinks of the supermarket. Illustrating 50 plants of Western Canada and the Northwestern States, the author's finely worked line drawings are reproduced full page to make this book as appealing as it is useful. Guides you through the finding, identifying and harvesting of the plants, shows easy methods of preservation and storage, and includes recipes for 60 drinks. Light wear. Unmarked. In attractive glossy illustrated covers. A nice copy.. Soft Cover. Very Good+/No Jacket. Illus. by Stewart, Hilary. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Camden East, ON: Camden House Publishing Ltd., 1980 286 pages including index. Clean and tight with light wear only. A comprehensive introduction and guide to intelligent food alternatives in Canada. A highly readable reference for anyone seriously concerned with taking control of his or her own food supply.. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Bianchi, John; O'Neill, Catharine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Canada: Ten Speed Press, 2003 136 pages. "The ultimate island escape - tasty, tropical cocktails are just an ice cube's throw away! Clean, bright and unmarked. Unread. Great copy.. First Printing. Soft Cover. Fine+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Toronto: Coles, 1978 180 pages. A handy reference which covers the basics and more. Minimal markings and occasional stain to contents. Glossy illustrated covers. . Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Helsinki: Octavo, 1981 62 pages. A gastronomic guide to Finland. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Extensively illustrated with many colour plates. Very nice copy. . Fourth Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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USA: Capra, 1992 235 pages. Bibliography. Illustrated in colour and black and white. "Offers a readable and information-packed guide to the world's most elegant variety of wine, and to several other luxuries as well... An ideal book for the connoisseur and armchair bon vivant." - from dust jacket. Possibly signed by author as gift greetings upon first blank leaf are initialled "A". No other markings. Book clean and bright with negligible wear. Dust jacket price-clipped. A lovely copy of this sumptuous work. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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UK: Argus Communications/DLM Inc., 1978 228 pages. "An immensely detailed study of the vine and its wine since the beginning of civilization... traces its origins from wild vines to the cultivated vine, from Babylon through to all points of the compass." - from dust jacket. Gloriously and abundantly illustrated in both colour and black and white. Book in virtually new condition but for gift greetings upon verso of back free endpaper. Light wear to dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Beautiful copy of this lovely work. . Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Berkley Publishing Group, 1997 For the cocktail connoisseur! the ultimate mixology manual, from classic highballs to mud shots! 147 pp Previous owner folded several page corners to bookmark favourite drinks.. Soft Cover. Near Fine. Illus. by Del Rossi, Ric. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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London: Jupiter, 1979 143 pages including bibliography. Traces beer's origins both geographical and philological in a gallimaufry of history and anecdote. Examines the rise and development of the pub or drinking house, and discusses the differences between 'beer' and 'ale', the introduction of hops to Britain, and the connection between brewing and holy orders. Delightfully illustrated with woodcuts, engravings and line drawings from all periods in the histoyr of beer and brewing. Book clean and unmarked with light wear. Moderate wear to dust jacket with some chipping along fore-edges. Nice clean copy. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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