WINE FOR SALE: VICTORIA WINE AND THE LIQUOR TRADE 1860-1984
by Briggs, Asa
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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GRASS VALLEY, California, United States
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About This Item
[Chicago]: Univ. Of Chicago Press. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. 199 pgs. Gilt decorated red cloth, jacket with very light wear at extremities, one 1/4" closed tear near the head of spine. One of England's most prominent social historians, recounts the story of the Victoria Wine Company's growth. Illustrated with black & white and color photos as well as drawings, maps and charts. Fine in Very Good + dj, in mylar Wrap .
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- Bookseller
- G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 234
- Title
- WINE FOR SALE: VICTORIA WINE AND THE LIQUOR TRADE 1860-1984
- Author
- Briggs, Asa
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Univ. Of Chicago Press
- Place of Publication
- [Chicago]
- Date Published
- 1985
- Keywords
- HISTORY, WINE, VITICULTURE, BUSINESS
- Bookseller catalogs
- Wine;
Terms of Sale
G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA
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About the Seller
G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA
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GRASS VALLEY, California
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