Keith Binney (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s).

hardcover in very good condition, dustwrapper faded on spine; 542 pages, colour photos, gift inscription from the author(?), heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. HEAVY. xxxii, 542pp, index, bw ills, col plates. Black cloth titled in gold, in pictorial jacket. As new apart from minor rubbing to front free endpaper. Horsemen of the First Frontier is an economic and social history of early New South Wales told through the fascinating life stories of pioneer 19th century horsemen. Traces the origin and development of the Horse in Australia. Serpents Legacy looks at the deliberate flouting of British East India Company rights by military and civil officers led by a youthful John Macarthur. Also includes a special tribute to Australia's internationally acclaimed thoroughbred expert: C Bruce Lowe. Size: 8vo.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Various; Map Creation Ltd; Carte Blanche; Keith Miller; Design monograph; Lookers Design and Print (illustrator). First edition. An in depth set of monographs by experts and enthusiasts, offering a concise guide wine, cheese, truffles, taste and more. In the publisher's original paper wraps.These monographs are first editions.The international Food and Wine Society (IFWS) published a distinguished series of monographs, each delving into a specific facets of gastronomy and oenology, authored by experts and enthusiasts.This is a scarce set of 8 volumes, consisting of the following:A Dissertation on Wine Waiters, by Christopher Fielden. An exploration of the pivotal role of sommeliers in fine dining, detailing their skills, responsibilities, and impact the dining experience.Visiting vineyards by David Wolfe. This is a helpful guide for oenophiles, offering practical advice and experience on touring vineyards, understanding the terroir, and engaging with vintners. From "Planning your trip", the "Dos and Don'ts", to "Leaving in Style".Growers' Champagne by Philippe Boucheron, 5th in the series with maps by Map Creation Ltd. An examination of champagne produced by independent growers, and how they differ from larger champagne houses.Traditional French Cheese, by Judy Ridgway. The 7th in the series, with illustrated maps by Carte Blanche. A comprehensive look at France's rich cheese heritage, discussing the varieties, production methods, regional characteristics, and how to appreciate their differences.Truffles by Michael Raffael, the 10th in the series. This copy is an in depth study of truffles, covering their history cultivation, "trufficulture", culinary uses and the mystique of the prized delicacy.Chianti Classico by Tom Maresca. This is the ninth in the series. Exploring The Chianti Classico region, its wines, viticultural practices, and the evolution of its reputation, providing a Contour map and Geological map.The Science of Taste by Ruth Binney, illustrated by Keith Miller and Design monograph. This monograph is the 11th in the series. An exploration of the sensory science behind taste, examining how we perceive flavour and how this impacts the taste of food and wine.Icewine: The Wine of Winter by John Schreiner. Illustrated by Lookers Design and Print, this is the 12th in the series. A detailed account of icewine production, its unique harvesting conditions, and the resulting flavour profiles. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, excellent. One or two handling marks to wraps, as is usual with pale paper bindings. Minor bumping to the extremities of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. The volume, Truffles, has one sentence highlighted in ink on page 5, this is the only occurrence. Near Fine. book.