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"Anthology of Wine" - edited by Jean Mowat with a Foreword by ANDRE SIMON. Circa 1940's (there is no date of publication stated); W.H. Houldershaw; Essex, UK. The book comes with its original dust jacket, which is un-clipped with the price intact on the front flap. Illustrations by William Stirling. The book is a collection of poetry and prose related… Read more about this item

"LES VINS DU RHONE - Crus Principaux du Beaujolais et du Lyonnais" ("The Wines of Rhone - Principal Crus of Beaujolais and Lyonnais") by J. DeVille. The book is a collection of 30 photographic plates (all are present) documenting wine production in the Rhone wine region in France. 1914 presumed 1st edition; Imprimerie A. Rey; Lyon, France. Softcover. The book… Read more about this item

This is a terrific condition, antique copy of "A Lay Thesis on Bible Wines" by Edward R. Emerson. Published in 1902 by Merrill & Baker. From the Preface: "In certain circles the question may be asked, Why should a maker of wines stray within the realms of theology? More pertinently the equestrian could be reversed, but the answer would be… Read more about this item

This is a handsome, facsimile copy of the wine book "Dissertation Sur la Situation de Bourgogne" ("Dissertation on the Situation of Burgundy") by Mr. (Claude) Arnoux. This copy is a facsimile of the original 1728 1st edition. Limited edition - No. 89 of only 150 copies printed. 1978; Daniel Morcrette; Limoges, France. The book is written entirely in French. Beautifully… Read more about this item

This is a vintage "NICOLAS" wine catalog, "Liste des Grands Vins Fins" ("List of Great Fine Wines") for the year 1935. The catalog is ring bound and comes with its original cellophane outer wrap over the covers. Nicely illustrated in color by Darcy. Nicolas was (and still is) a leading French wine distributor - this is their original 1935 catalog/price… Read more about this item

This is a scarce, custom-bound volume of "Ridley's Wine and Spirit Trade Circular" ("The Oldest Representative of the Wholesale Trade") for the year 1922. Bound volume of 12 consecutive issues, January 1922 to December 1922 (issue numbers 891-902). This volume has been professionally bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe of London in three-quarter leather with marbled end papers, five raised bands,… Read more about this item

"BACCHUS - An Essay on the Nature, Causes, Effects, and Cure, of Intemperance" by Ralph Barnes Grindrod. 1855; S. Andrus & Son; Hartford. Previous owners of this copy were Jan Longone (noted American food historian), and Ed Grabhorn (founder of Grabhorn Press, "one of the foremost fine printing establishments" in the 20th century). The contents are as follows: Nature and Characteristics… Read more about this item

This is an antique temperance book, "The Divine Law as to Wines; Established by the Testimony of Sages, Physicians, and Legislators Against the use of Fermented and Intoxicating Wines; Confirmed by their Provision of Unfermented Wines to be Used for Medicinal and Sacramental Purposes" by G.W. Samson. 1881; National Temperance Society and Publication House; New York. Here are some examples of… Read more about this item

This is a nice condition, scarce collection of the first eleven issues of the publication "WINE AND FOOD - A Gastronomical Quarterly" edited by ANDRE SIMON. Published in London for the Wine and Food Society by Simpkin Marshall, Ltd. The issues feature advertisements (many are illustrated) for wines, alcoholic beverages, luxury hotels, restaurants, and more. Softcovers. The following eleven issues… Read more about this item

"The Story of the Vine" by Edward R. Emerson. 1902 1st edition, 2nd printing (stated); G.P. Putnam's Sons; New York. The chapters are as follows: The Wines of Antiquity; The Wines of England and France; The Wines of Spain and Portugal; African, Persian, and Indian Wines; Chinese, Russian, and Turkish Wines; Hungarian and Italian Wines; The Wines of Germany and… Read more about this item

"The True Drunkard's Delight" by William Juniper. 1933 1st edition, 2nd impression (stated); The Unicorn Press; London. "Being an attempt, in a Collection of brave and witty things from English verse and prose, to set forth, in gratitude for Bacchus' bounty, The Whole Art and Philosophy of Drinking, to which are added a Garland of Convivial Songs such as may,… Read more about this item

This is a handsomely bound, scarce first edition copy of "The Wine & Spirit Merchant's Own Book - A Manual for the Manufacturer, and a Guide for the Dealer in Wines, Spirits, Liqueurs, etc., etc." by C.C. Dornat. 1855 1st edition; Raginel, Domenge, and Co.; London. This copy has been nicely and professionally re-bound in full leather with gilt lettering… Read more about this item

This is an exceedingly rare, first edition copy of "THE INDEPENDENT LIQUORIST"- or, The Art of Manufacturing and Preparing all Kinds of Cordials, Syrups, Bitters, Wines, Champagne, Beer, Punches, Tinctures, Extracts, Essences, Flavorings, Colorings, Worcestershire Sauce, Club Sauce, Catsups, Pickles, Preserves, Jams, Jellies, Etc., Etc. by Leonard Monzert. 1866 1st edition; John F. Trow & Co.; New York. From the author's… Read more about this item

This is a rare, first edition copy of "The Wine-Growers & Wine-Coopers' Manual" by William Hardman. 1878 1st edition; Wm. Tegg & Co.; London. Illustrated. There is a publisher's advertising section at the back, including a fold-out "List of Standard Works, 1878." Here are some examples of the contents: Knowledge of Wine Ignored in England; Nature of Best Soils; Terraces;… Read more about this item

Nice condition vintage copy of "Practical Handbook on Port Wine" by Geoffrey M. Tait. 1925; Harper & Co.; London. The book features numerous full-page illustrations. The contents are as follows: Author's Preface; Origin of Port; Viticulture; Work in the Vineyard; The Vintage; Fortification and Pressing; Treatment of Wines; Defects and Their Remedies; Casks; Types of Port; Vintage Port; Late Bottled… Read more about this item

This is a signed copy of "VETERINARY MEDICINES - Their Actions and Uses: With a Copious Appendix on the Diseases of the Domesticated Animals" by Finlay Dun. 1864 3rd edition (stated); Edmonston and Douglas; Edinburgh, UK. This copy is signed/inscribed by the author on the half title page, as follows: "To Mr. William Dyer Providence R.I. With the best wishes… Read more about this item

This is a limited edition copy of "THE VINTAGE FESTIVAL - " by Sara Bard Field (American poet, suffragist, and free love advocate). 1920; Printed by John Henry Nash for the Book Club of California; San Francisco. Limited Edition - this copy is #141 of only 500 copies printed. Beautifully decorated frontispiece and title page. The book comes with a… Read more about this item

Limited Edition, antique copy of "The Squire's Home-Made Wines as describ'd and set-forth in the Journal of Thomas Hoggson, Gent., 1765." "Decypher'd & transcrib'd, by Noble Foster Hoggson." This copy is a facsimile of the original, and was produced in 1924 by Pynson Printers in New York. Limited Edition - this copy is #940 of only 1,524 copies printed. Softcover.… Read more about this item

This is a facsimile copy of the 1880 1st edition of "FACTS ABOUT PORT AND MADEIRA, with Notices of the Wines Vintaged Around Lisbon, and the Wines of Tenerife" by Henry Vizetelly. Published in 1990 by Peter Willis in West Yorkshire, UK. Limited Edition - this copy is #73 of only 500 copies printed. There are 100 illustrations by Ernest… Read more about this item

This is a nicely illustrated vintage cocktail book, "Monseigneur le Vin - L'Art de Boire ("Monsignor Wine - The Art of Drinking") by Louis Forest. 1927 1st edition; Etablissements Nicolas; Paris. Softcover. The book features wonderful art deco style illustrations in color by Charles Martin. Written entirely in French. The chapter titled "Modeles de Verres ("Glass Models") contains numerous tipped-in… Read more about this item