Buzza George (8 results)
More imagesPublished by Buzza-Cardozo of Hollywood, Hollywood 1933
- Softcover
Seller: Babylon Revisited Rare Books, Northampton, U.S.A.Babylon Revisited Rare Books
Contact seller4-star seller'Third Printing' stated, 'Dec. 20 1933'. Original illustrated wrappers, staple bound, 50 pages, 6 by 5 1/2 inches. Scarce cocktail book with favorite recipes of Mae West, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Marlene Dietrich, Will Rogers and Jean Harlow, among others. Includes President Roosevelt Cocktail, Satan's Whiskers, San Die…go, Shanghai, Sazerac, The Douglas Fairbanks, The Elissa Landi, the Jack Dempsey, the Jean Harlow, the Johnny Weismuller, The Lindbergh, The Lupe Velez, the Mae West, The Marlene Dietrich, The Mary Pickford, The Max Baer, The Roscoe Turner, etc. Signature cocktails from famous Hollywood hangouts like The Brown Derby, The Embassy Club and The Hi Ho, among others. Very Good, lacking box.
More imagesPublished by Buzza-Cardozo of Hollywood, Hollywood 1933
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Babylon Revisited Rare Books, Northampton, U.S.A.Babylon Revisited Rare Books
Contact seller4-star sellerPresumed First Edition, no printing statement. Original illustrated wrappers, staple bound, 50 pages, 6 by 5 1/2 inches. Scarce cocktail book with favorite recipes of Mae West, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Marlene Dietrich, Will Rogers and Jean Harlow, among others. Includes President Roosevelt Cocktail, Satan's Whiskers, S…an Diego, Shanghai, Sazerac, The Douglas Fairbanks, The Elissa Landi, the Jack Dempsey, the Jean Harlow, the Johnny Weismuller, The Lindbergh, The Lupe Velez, the Mae West, The Marlene Dietrich, The Mary Pickford, The Max Baer, The Roscoe Turner, etc. Signature cocktails from famous Hollywood hangouts like The Brown Derby, The Embassy Club and The Hi Ho, among others. Very Good, lacking box, modest soiling and wear to wraps.
More imagesPublished by Gordon Volland Publications, The Buzza Company, Minneapolis 1928
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Babylon Revisited Rare Books, Northampton, U.S.A.Babylon Revisited Rare Books
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst edition. Original biplane illustrated card stock wrappers, string bound, 41 pages, 9 by 6 1/4 inches. Die-cut in the shape of a cocktail shaker. "52 Cock-Tail Spins for High Flyers from the Recipes of Many Celebrities", there are in fact only 28 recipes, contributed by celebrities including Fanny Brice (Coronation Cocktail…), Marilyn Miller (Bronx Cocktail), June Walker (Absinthe Cocktail), The McCarthy Sisters (Sherry Cobbler), W.C. Fields (Clover Club Cocktail), Florenz Ziegfeld (Sloe Gin Fizz), and George Gershwin (Silver Fizz). "Bottoms Up is notable for two reasons. It was one of only a few cocktail books published in the U.S. during Prohibition, and it's the earliest known example of a book of cocktail recipes of famous celebrities. It's significant that "Tex" Guinan is included [as she had a] notorious reputation as the owner and manager of a Prohibition Era speakeasy called the 300 Club at 151 W. 54th Street in New York City." [Richard Powers; Stanford] An uncommon guide. No copies located on WorldCat. Good copy, lacking corkscrew bottle opener that came with this guide (and the box it was once housed in), relatively light stain to fore-edge area of first ten pages, some loss at lower spine end, about a square inch chip at lower rear panel.
More imagesPublished by Gordon Volland Publications, The Buzza Company, Minneapolis 1928
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Babylon Revisited Rare Books, Northampton, U.S.A.Babylon Revisited Rare Books
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst edition. Original biplane illustrated card stock wrappers, string bound, 41 pages, 9 by 6 1/4 inches. Die-cut in the shape of a cocktail shaker. "52 Cock-Tail Spins for High Flyers from the Recipes of Many Celebrities", there are in fact only 28 recipes, contributed by celebrities including Fanny Brice (Coronation Cocktail…), Marilyn Miller (Bronx Cocktail), June Walker (Absinthe Cocktail), The McCarthy Sisters (Sherry Cobbler), W.C. Fields (Clover Club Cocktail), Florenz Ziegfeld (Sloe Gin Fizz), and George Gershwin (Silver Fizz). "Bottoms Up is notable for two reasons. It was one of only a few cocktail books published in the U.S. during Prohibition, and it's the earliest known example of a book of cocktail recipes of famous celebrities. It's significant that "Tex" Guinan is included [as she had a] notorious reputation as the owner and manager of a Prohibition Era speakeasy called the 300 Club at 151 W. 54th Street in New York City." [Richard Powers; Stanford] An uncommon guide. No copies located on WorldCat. Very Good copy, lacking corkscrew bottle opener that came with this guide (and the box it was once housed in), some tiny abrasions at rear cover, modest edge wear, contemporary gift inscription at front inside cover.
More imagesBottoms Up. Being a Glossary of Useful Information for the Thirsty. Compiled by Two Knights and a Maid. Assisted by John Walker and the Haig Bros.
BUZZA, George (GERSHWIN, George); WALKER, John (Contrib.); HAIG, Bros. (Contrib.)
Published by Gordon Volland; The Buzza Company 1928
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, U.S.A.Schilb Antiquarian
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
US$ 599.00
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1928 COCKTAIL RECIPES 1st ed Bottoms Up Mixology Alcoholic Beverages PROHIBITION "Bottoms Up" is a unique cocktail guide curated by "Two Knights and a Maid," with the aid of John Walker and the Haig Bros. Presented as "52 Cock-Tail Spins for High Flyers from the Recipes of Many Cele…brities" on its cover, the book curiously features only 28 drink recipes. These concoctions come from luminaries such as Fanny Brice, W.C. Fields, George Gershwin, and Florenz Ziegfeld. Standing out for its publication during the Prohibition era in the U.S., it's distinguished as one of the earliest compilations of celebrity cocktail recipes. The book's design is equally distinctive, with a die-cut cocktail shaker shape and an illustrated biplane on its card stock covers. Item number: #41301 Price: $599 BUZZA, George (GERSHWIN, George); WALKER, John (Contrib.); HAIG, Bros. (Contrib.) Bottoms Up. Being a Glossary of Useful Information for the Thirsty. Compiled by Two Knights and a Maid. Assisted by John Walker and the Haig Bros. Chicago; Minneapolis; New York: Gordon Volland; The Buzza Company, ©1928. First Edition. Details: Collation: Complete o 41 leaves o Numerous instances of ephemera and adhesive stains throughout Language: English Binding: Softcover; secure Size: ~9in X 6.25in (22.5cm x 16cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 41301 Photos available upon request.
More imagesPublished by Gordon Volland Publications, The Buzza Company, Minneapolis 1928
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Babylon Revisited Rare Books, Northampton, U.S.A.Babylon Revisited Rare Books
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst edition. Original biplane illustrated card stock wrappers, string bound, 41 pages, 9 by 6 1/4 inches. Die-cut in the shape of a cocktail shaker. "52 Cock-Tail Spins for High Flyers from the Recipes of Many Celebrities", there are in fact only 28 recipes, contributed by celebrities including Fanny Brice (Coronation Cocktail…), Marilyn Miller (Bronx Cocktail), June Walker (Absinthe Cocktail), The McCarthy Sisters (Sherry Cobbler), W.C. Fields (Clover Club Cocktail), Florenz Ziegfeld (Sloe Gin Fizz), and George Gershwin (Silver Fizz). "Bottoms Up is notable for two reasons. It was one of only a few cocktail books published in the U.S. during Prohibition, and it's the earliest known example of a book of cocktail recipes of famous celebrities. It's significant that "Tex" Guinan is included [as she had a] notorious reputation as the owner and manager of a Prohibition Era speakeasy called the 300 Club at 151 W. 54th Street in New York City." [Richard Powers; Stanford] An uncommon guide. No copies located on WorldCat. Very Good, lacking corkscrew bottle opener that came with this guide (and the box it was once housed in).
More imagesPublished by Gordon Volland Publications, The Buzza Company, Minneapolis 1928
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Babylon Revisited Rare Books, Northampton, U.S.A.Babylon Revisited Rare Books
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst edition. Original biplane illustrated card stock wrappers, string bound, 41 pages, 9 by 6 1/4 inches and in original matching illustrated cardboard box. Die-cut in the shape of a cocktail shaker. "52 Cock-Tail Spins for High Flyers from the Recipes of Many Celebrities", there are in fact only 28 recipes, contributed by cel…ebrities including Fanny Brice (Coronation Cocktail), Marilyn Miller (Bronx Cocktail), June Walker (Absinthe Cocktail), The McCarthy Sisters (Sherry Cobbler), W.C. Fields (Clover Club Cocktail), Florenz Ziegfeld (Sloe Gin Fizz), and George Gershwin (Silver Fizz). "Bottoms Up is notable for two reasons. It was one of only a few cocktail books published in the U.S. during Prohibition, and it's the earliest known example of a book of cocktail recipes of famous celebrities. It's significant that "Tex" Guinan is included [as she had a] notorious reputation as the owner and manager of a Prohibition Era speakeasy called the 300 Club at 151 W. 54th Street in New York City." [Richard Powers; Stanford] Very scarce guide, especially so in original box. No copies located on WorldCat. A lovely Near Fine copy (having been protected all these years by the box), lacking corkscrew bottle opener that came with this guide, in Good only box, with the usual splitting at most corners of top and bottom.
More imagesPublished by Gordon Volland Publications, The Buzza Company, Minneapolis 1928
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Babylon Revisited Rare Books, Northampton, U.S.A.Babylon Revisited Rare Books
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst edition. Original biplane illustrated card stock wrappers, string bound, 41 pages, 9 by 6 1/4 inches and in original matching illustrated cardboard box. Die-cut in the shape of a cocktail shaker. "52 Cock-Tail Spins for High Flyers from the Recipes of Many Celebrities", there are in fact only 28 recipes, contributed by cel…ebrities including Fanny Brice (Coronation Cocktail), Marilyn Miller (Bronx Cocktail), June Walker (Absinthe Cocktail), The McCarthy Sisters (Sherry Cobbler), W.C. Fields (Clover Club Cocktail), Florenz Ziegfeld (Sloe Gin Fizz), and George Gershwin (Silver Fizz). "Bottoms Up is notable for two reasons. It was one of only a few cocktail books published in the U.S. during Prohibition, and it's the earliest known example of a book of cocktail recipes of famous celebrities. It's significant that "Tex" Guinan is included [as she had a] notorious reputation as the owner and manager of a Prohibition Era speakeasy called the 300 Club at 151 W. 54th Street in New York City." [Richard Powers; Stanford] Very scarce guide, especially so in original box. No copies located on WorldCat. A lovely Near Fine copy (having been protected all these years by the box), lacking corkscrew bottle opener that came with this guide, in Good only box, in which a previous owner unfortunately mended the edges of the box top with two layers of scotch tape, lower corners split, three corners split at bottom box.
