The World Atlas of Wine; A Complete Guide to the Wines & Spirits of the World
by Johnson, Hugh
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0855330023
- ISBN 13
- 9780855330026
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Synopsis
The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and (since 2003) Jancis Robinson, MW is an atlas and reference work on the world of wine, published by Mitchell Beazley. It pioneered the use of wine-specific cartography to give wine a sense of place, and has since the first edition published in 1971 sold 4 million copies in 14 languages.
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0121221
- Title
- The World Atlas of Wine; A Complete Guide to the Wines & Spirits of the World
- Author
- Johnson, Hugh
- Illustrator
- Photographic
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Original Cloth)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Reprint
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0855330023
- ISBN 13
- 9780855330026
- Publisher
- Mitchell Beazley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Wine -- Atlas, Spirits -- Atlas, winemaking, celler acquisition Cooking, Wine & Dining; Oeneology; Photographic Unbranded ISBN: 0855330023 EAN: 9780855330026 Johnson, Hugh The World Atlas of Wine; A Complete Guide to the Wines & Spirits of
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