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Cottage Economy; Containing Information to the Brewing of Beer, Making of Bread, Keeping of Cow, etc. and also Instructions for Erecting and Using Ice Houses After the Virginian Manner Cobbett, William [Introduction by G. K. Chesterton] One Eric Gill Plate (Book #ID 53799) Published by Douglas Pepler At The Hampshire House Workshops, Hammersmith, London 1916. London 1916. Hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, paper title and author lettering label to the olive green cloth spine. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [vi] 196 printed pages of text with one full-page monochrome block on page 165 which has been engraved on wood by Eric Gill after the original. Old small humidity stain to the inside rear gutter, small rubs to the corners and spine ends, without any ownership markings and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Wine Lore; A Critical Analysis of Wine Dogma Carling, T. E. (Book #ID 54171) Published by Practical Press Ltd., Salisbury Square, London Third Impression circa 1954. London circa 1954. Third Impression hard back binding in publisher's original yellow paper covers, purple title and author lettering to the spine and illustration of a bunch of grapes to the front panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [vii] 55 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Ghosting to the end papers, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 5 mm chip to the top of the front panel, not price clipped 6s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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A Guide to Corkscrew Collecting Coldicott, Peter (Book #ID 80565) Published by the Author, First Edition 1993. 1993. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 52 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal rubs to the corners and spine ends and in very near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0925111004 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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The World Atlas of Wine [Sixth Edition] Johnson, Hugh and Jancis Robinson (Book #ID 69168) Published by Mitchell Beazley, Octopus Publishing Group Ltd., 2-4 Heron Quays, London Sixth Edition 2007. London 2007. Sixth edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 400 printed pages of text with colour maps and photographs throughout, burgundy silk bookmark. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, the original selling price being £45.00, in Fine condition slipcase, unused new book. Extremely heavy book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Rhineland Wineland; A Journey Through the Wine Districts of Western Germany Hallgarten, S. F. [Introduction by T. A. Layton] (Book #ID 57790) Published by Elek Books Ltd., 14 Great James Street, London Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1955. London 1955. Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original claret paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xiv] 210 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, maps to the end papers. A little wear to the spine ends and edges, ink marking to the verso of the half title page, oval ink stamp to the title page, age darkened closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with age darkened spine, tear with related creasing to the top of the upper panel, chips to the corners and spine ends, not price clipped 21/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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French Vintage; A Personal Selection Vandyke Price, Pamela (Book #ID 95003) Published by Harrap Ltd., 19-23 Ludgate Hill, London First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, archive illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 210 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Lower spine end scuffed. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0245542566 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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A Tradition of English Wine [Signed] Barty-King, Hugh (Book #ID 68275) Published by Oxford Illustrated Press Ltd., Headington, Oxford First Edition 1977. Oxford 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 250 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Hugh Barty-King, 12th March, 1982', below which is a smart illustrated book plate of the Tunbridge Wells Winemakers Circle and numbered 65. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0902280473 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Little Dictionary of Drink Jeffs, Julian (Book #ID 59145) Published by Pelham Books Ltd., 52 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1973. London 1973. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition colour photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0720707099 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Brewing and Breweries: Shire Album No. 72 [2] Lovett, Maurice (Book #ID 59326) Published by Shire Publications Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks First Edition 1981. Aylesbury 1981. Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 32 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Publisher's review copy slip loosely enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0852635680 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Cidermaking: Shire Album No. 95 Quinion, Michael B. (Book #ID 59327) Published by Shire Publications Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks First Edition 1982. Aylesbury 1982. Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 32 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0852636148 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Monks and Wine [Signed] Seward, Desmond (Book #ID 61315) Published by Crown Publishers, Inc. New York London First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10½'' x 7¼''. Contains [iv] 208 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading of the paper down the spine, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'For Nicky and Anne, with love from Desmond' and SIGNED in full under the title 'Desmond Seward.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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The Winemaker's Year | In Beaujolais Buller, Michael (Pierre Cottin Photographer) Preface by Paul Bocuse and Gerard Canard (Book #ID 103276) Published by Thames and Hudson, 181A High Holborn, London First Edition 1993. 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, metallic blue stamped title and author lettering to the spine. Square. 10½'' x 10¼''. Contains 144 pp with colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0500015848 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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The World Atlas of Wine Johnson, Hugh and Jancis Robinson (Book #ID 63088) Published by Mitchell Beazley, Octopus Publishing Group Ltd., 2-4 Heron Quays, London Completely Revised Fifth Edition 2001. London 2001. Fifth edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 352 printed pages of text with colour maps and photographs throughout, yellow silk bookend. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with just a small rub to the top of the upper gutter, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1840003324 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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A Draught Contentment; The Story of The Courage Group Pudney, John [John Sleigh Pudney (19 January 1909 - 10 November 1977) was a British journalist and writer. He was known for short stories, poetry, non-fiction, and children's fiction including the Hartwarp books]. (Book #ID 63622) Published by New English Library, Barnards Inn, Holborn, London First Edition 1971. London 1971. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tan and brown paper covers with tan spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with gilt Courage Cockerel illustration to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 152 printed pages of text with sepia photographs throughout, compliment slip from Courage Limited loosely enclosed. Cheap paper browning. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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The Home Wine Cellar: The Home Entertaining Series Postgate, Raymond (Book #ID 64504) Published by Herbert Jenkins Limited, 3 Duke of York Street, London First Edition 1960. London 1960. First edition hard back publisher's original apple green paper covers, black lettering to the spine. 6½'' x 3¾'' 96 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a couple of small puncture holes to the centre of the spine, price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Drinking Bordeaux [The Drinking for Pleasure Series] Carter, Youngman (Book #ID 94863) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1966. 1966. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pink paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 95 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Tan age spots to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Goodness Nose; The Passionate Revelations of a Scotch Whisky Master Blender Paterson, Richard and Gavin D. Smith (Book #ID 67049) Published by The Angels' Share, Neil Wilson Publishing Ltd., G/2 19 Netherton Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland First Edition October 2008. Scotland 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic black laminated paper covered boards, bright red end papers. Quarto 10½'' x 8½''. Contains 206 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781903238677 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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John Burningham's Champagne [Signed] Burningham, John [Foreword by Joanna Lumley] (Book #ID 103169) Published by Loch Awe Books First Edition 2015. 2015. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. Quarto. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 184 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Burningham.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780993386206 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Bottle Tickets Stancliffe, Jane (Book #ID 70609) Published by Victoria and Albert Museum, London circa 1990. London circa 1990. Hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey cloth covers, grey title and author lettering to the spine with illustrated paper onlay to the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 48 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Zinfandel; A Croatian- American Wine Story Piljac, Jasenka [Contributions from Zelimir Basic and Vladimir Jelaska] Foreword by Jagoda Bush (Book #ID 73264) Published by Zrinski d. d., Ivana Novaka 13, Cakovec, Croatia circa 2004. Croatia circa 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 132 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Light rubs and bruised corners and in near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9789531550819 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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The Best of Vineyards is the Cellar Johnson, Hugh [Drawings by Charles Mozley] (Book #ID 73216) Published by Galitzane, Chant, Russell and Partners Ltd., First Edition 1965. London 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt design to the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains unpaginated printed pages of text with full-page single colour illustrations throughout. Hand written number 95 of 1000 Limited Edition copies on Charles I hand-made paper. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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The Cork Oliveira, Manuel Alves De and Leonel De Oliveira (Book #ID 74351) Published by Amorim, Portugal 2000. Portugal 2000. Hard back binding in publisher's original light brown paper covered boards, dark green title and author lettering to the spine, small colour photograph paste on. Quarto 10½'' x 9''. Contains 175 printed pages of text with beautiful colour photographs throughout. One small dent to the lower back edge, shallow indents to the top edges. Very Good clean condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9729552517 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Magic Wine; A Small Story of a Great Wine from Barrel to Glass [Signed] De Lencquesaing, May-Eliane [Original Illustrations by Pierre Chaveau] (Book #ID 74400) Published by Art & Arts Press, France 2002. France 2002. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers with French flaps [softback]. Quarto 10¼'' x 8''. Contains 80 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'To Anthony, this message of our traditions and of our culture but above all a message of friendship and love - May de Lencquesaing. Avril 2003.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 2911059190 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Shepherd Neame; A Story that's been brewing for 300 years Barker, Theo (Book #ID 85269) Published by Granta Editions, 25-27 High Street, Chesterton, Cambridge First Edition 1998. 1998. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original letterbox red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8¼''. Contains 118 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1857570626 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Home Made Wines, Syrups and Cordials; Recipes of Women's Institute Members Beech, F. W. [Edited by] Illustrated by Roger Nicholson (Book #ID 109480) Published by National Federation of Women's Institutes, 39 Eccleston Street, London Reprinted Edition 1960. 1960. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome drawings in the text throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Drinks Dictionary; An International Guide Allison, Norman and Sonia (Book #ID 80994) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1978. London 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 154 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0004352203 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Drinking Burgundy [The Drinking for Pleasure Series] Carter, Youngman (Book #ID 94862) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1966. 1966. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 91 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Fine Drinking [Issued by Ayala Champagne: Croizet Brandy: Rocher Liqueurs] [Messrs. Blumenthal Ltd., 125 Pall Mall, London] (Book #ID 86472) Published by Messrs Blumenthals Ltd., 125 Pall Mall, London First Edition circa 1949. circa 1949. First edition in publisher's original plain cream card wrap covers, [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 26 printed pages of text with brown illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with the inside flaps adhered to the back as issued, wear to the overhanging lower edges of the wrapper, a little age darkening to the margins. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Absinthe; History in a Bottle Conrad, Barnaby III (Book #ID 83309) Published by Chronicle Books LLC, 85 Second Street, San Francisco, USA First Edition 1988. USA 1988. First US edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers with French flaps [softback]. 4to 11½'' x 8''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0811816508 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Story of a Vineyard; Chateau Tahbilk [Double Signed] Heddle, Enid Moodie [Illustrations by Harold Freedman] (Book #ID 86565) Published Melbourne, F. W. Cheshire First Edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light beige cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 56 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Hand written number 146 of 500 Limited Edition copies SIGNED by the author 'Enid Moodie Heddle' and one other person. Spine age darkened and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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Veuve Clicquot Design Book + 'Out of the Box' Project fold-out card (Book #ID 84097) Published by Veuve Clicquot, Reims, France 2009. France 2009. Hard back binding in publisher's original matt white paper covered boards, with symmetrical glossy white circles. Folio ½'' x 5¼''. Contains unpaginated printed pages of text with two-tone illustrations throughout, 'Out of the Box' Project fold-out card loosely enclosed. Wear to the lower spine end and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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The Story of Champagne Faith, Nicholas [Illustrations by John Lawrence] (Book #ID 85210) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with gilt champagne bottle, green end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 246 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0241123909 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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The Much-Lamented Death of Madam Geneva; The Eighteenth Century Gin Craze Dillon, Patrick [Madam Geneva] (Book #ID 109858) Published by Review, Headline Book Publishing, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap binding (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 354 pp with 8 pages of monochrome illustrated plates to the centre. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0747235457 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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The Stories Behind the Labels; The History, Romance and Characters of the World of Wine and Drink Jones, Andrew (Book #ID 93681) Published by Crawford House Publishing, Bathurst, Australia First Edition 1994. 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 11½'' x 9''. Contains 270 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1863331166 Click here to select books from the WINES, BEERS & SPIRITS Category |
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