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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st American Edition. As-new hardcover, 1st American edition (1987) w/ full no. line showing 1st printing, as-new mylar-protected jacket w/ uniformly clipped inside flyleaf corners, immaculate smooth-cut text-block exterior, superb library-durable Burgundy linen-over-boards cover w/ titles handsomely gold-engraved on front panel & spine, as-new sewn binding w/ tight signatures & w/ Burgundy-gold-checked cloth bands at spine-caps, pristine interior handsomely printed on excellent gloss-laminated paper * Richly illustrated throughout w/ full color photographs, wine labels, & maps * 8.74" x 11.12" x 1.62", 2.42 kg, 600 pp. * More than 4,000 appellations & wine styles described & almost 2,000 producers profiled, from the great French chateaux to the best wineries of the New World * Authoritative, international & up-to-date, the geographically organized "New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" is combines nearly 100 detailed maps w/ information on all wine-growing areas, profiles of top producers & assessments of individual wines. The book's easy-reference style & tremendous breadth of information make it an unrivaled source of wine information for both beginners & wine buffs. Distinguished wine authority Tom Stevenson examines the viticultural history of each wine-making country, discussing its wine-producing regions & the current reputation of its wines. He analyzes the factors affecting the taste & quality of each region's wines (location, aspect, soil, micro-climates, grape varieties, & methods of viticulture & vinification) before assessing its appellations, the individual wine producers (chateaux or wineries) & of course the wines themselves. Tom Stevenson provides practical guidelines on wine tasting, while an "author's choice" chart at the end of each section lists the very best wines. A star-rating system identifies the finest producers & highlights those offering the best value. A taste chart explains how to identify the flavors in a wine & a troubleshooter's guide spots common wine flaws. Whether you are a newcomer wanting to explore the pleasures of wine or a wine enthusiast looking for inspiration, "The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" is the book to consult again & again. * SHIPPING: MNEMOSYNE carefully wraps, labels & custom-packages this EXCELLENT copy for FREE domestic shipment via USPS MEDIA MAIL (or USPS PRIORITY MAIL for a below-cost additional fee) & to all international destinations via Mandatory USPS PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL AIRMAIL at rates on request. Richly illustrated throughout w/ full color photographs, wine labels, & maps (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Printing. Explore the vibrant flavors of 'Great Meals in Minutes: Mexican Menus,' a Time-Life Books classic from 1984. This hardcover volume, part of the acclaimed 'Great Meals in Minutes' series, guides home cooks through delicious and authentic Mexican recipes, perfect for creating complete meals in a flash. While the sturdy cover shows some gentle shelf wear and scuffing, particularly on the back, the interior pages remain remarkably clean, and the binding is tight and sound. An excellent resource for both casual home cooks looking to expand their culinary repertoire and collectors of vintage Time-Life cookbooks, offering clear instructions and enticing photography for a taste of 1980s Mexican cuisine. …

Condition: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None as Issued. First American Edition, First Printing. BRAND NEW & Collectible. First Paperback Edition. Award winning cookery first published by Random House, 1985. Sumptuous array of American regional cooking. In the assembly of celebratory dishes, the author consciously avoided restaurants and focused on historicity, which lead, often, to following of waterways and searching out orchards and truck gardens. Excellent cookery that is also a cultural history. Recipes supported by some 250 color photos (also award winning) by Tom Eckerle of both natural wonders and enticing dishes. Tom Eckerle (Photographer) (illustrator).…

Condition: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 251 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 251 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

San Francisco, Wine Appreciation Guild, 1998, 335 pag., richly illustrated, original cloth with dustjacket, quarto (top of spine rubbed; else fine).

London, Dorling Kindersley, 1988, 1st ed., 480 pag., (col.) ills. of i.a. wine-labels, maps, original cloth with mounted title-label, board slipcase, quarto.