Mcelhone Harry (3 results)

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Fourth edition of one of the most influential cocktail books of all time. Includes early appearances of classic cocktails, many of which "Harry of the New York Bar in Paris, and Late of Ciro's" is either credited with inventing or first publishing. 24mo red cloth boards stamped in black on front cover only; tabbed alphabetic index printed in red and black; 109 pages interspersed with ads. Very good to near fine with spine slightly cocked; in good dust jacket with damp stain to verso just slightly visible as faint shadow on front panel and showing a hint of pink on spine (due to internal offset from boards), rubbed creasing, two large chips (just taking out the "2" in price at head of spine), several smaller ones, and old external tape repair to bottom edge rear panel. Increasingly scarce in early editions in any shape.…

First edition. An important and scarce cocktail mixing guide by one of the 20th century's most influential bartenders, Harry McElhone. Harry had tended bar at the Plaza in New York and Ciro's in London before opening his own place in Paris. "Harry's New-York Bar," as it was called, was a favorite of Ernest Hemingway and other American ex-pats. Harry is often credited with inventing several cocktails including the Bloody Mary, the sidecar, and the boulevardier. Illustrated throughout with delightful drawings by Wynn Holcomb. Great period ads for liquor. There are also two black and white photos of scenes inside Harry's bar. There is an inscription dated Paris, Dec. 6 1927 on front free endpaper, along with two prior owner names. The last is dated Paris, July 1928. A nice copy of this historic mixing guide from 1920s Paris. OCLC locates just 3 copies. Professionally rebacked with plain cloth spine. Minor extremity wear to boards with a few old scattered stains. Binding sound. Hardcover. 6 1/4" high. [iv], 112 pages. Black and white photos, cartoons by Wynn (illustrator).…