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The How and When

The How and When

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The How and When: An authoritative reference guide to the origin, use and classification of the world's choicest vintages and spirits

by Hyman Gale and Gerald F. Marco

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  • Hardcover
Condition
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This is a vintage beverage book, "The How and When - An authoritative reference guide to the origin, use and classification of the world's choicest vintages and spirits" by Hyman Gale and Gerald F. Marco. 1940 2nd edition; The Marco Importing Company; Chicago. The book features numerous illustrations. Gold end papers. The contents are grouped as follows: Wines; The Care of Wines; The Purchase of Wines; The Service of Wines; Proper Wines to Serve with Food; Customs Regarding Wine Service; Recipes for Foods Using Wine Flavoring; Brandy; Rum; Liqueurs; Whiskies; Gin, Beer and Bitters; Mixed Drinks; Canapes and Cocktail Snacks; Index.

Condition:
Some shelf wear along the edges of the boards. The bottom-right corner of the front cover is worn. There is a small scuff/tear to the top paper layer at the left edge of the front cover illustration. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Both covers are firmly attached. Nice interior - the pages are clean and white and appear unread with no issues found. Overall the book is in Good+ condition.

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Bookseller
CraigsClassics US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
8183
Title
The How and When
Author
Hyman Gale and Gerald F. Marco
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Good+
Quantity Available
1
Edition
2nd Edition
Publisher
Marco Importing Company
Place of Publication
Chicago
Date Published
1940
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
the how and when, beverages, Hyman Gale, Gerald Marco, drinking, booze, alcohol, spirits, liquor, liqueur, wine, beer, ale, Chardonnay, merlot, burgundy, champagne
Bookseller catalogs
Non-Fiction; Other;

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About the Seller

CraigsClassics

Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Biblio member since 2018
Hudson, New Hampshire

About CraigsClassics

My store offers a curated selection of antiquarian books in a variety of topics with an emphasis on classic literature and children's classics. I take pride in providing great customer service with prompt replies to offers and inquiries, careful packaging and next-day shipping. Based in scenic southern New Hampshire.

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Shelf Wear
Shelf wear (shelfwear) describes damage caused over time to a book by placing and removing a book from a shelf. This damage is...
Edges
The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Good+
A term used to denote a condition a slight grade better than Good.
Tight
Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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