Drinking by Stated, First Edition (3 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. An uncommon fine drinking guide to wines and liqueurs. The first edition.In the publisher's original stapled wraps.A charming guide to various fine champagnes, liqueurs, cocktail recipes, wine pairings, vintage, decanters and glasses and a wine list.With a loosely inserted price list for Ayala Champagne, Rocher liqueurs and Croizet brandies. In the original stapled wraps. Externally, very smart, with slight edge wear. Internally, binding failed, however all leaves are present and remain neatly attached to each other. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. book.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A pleasing set of this illustrated history of eating and drinking with menus and recipes throughout, in the original slip case. Complete in two volumes, with the original slip case. First edition. Illustrated throughout with numerous colour figures. A detailed and comprehensive history of eating and drinking from ancient times, who devoted time and energy to the growth and use of different foodstuffs in different ways, to the diverse and creative cookery of the modern world. Providing commentary on food resources, nourishment, rituals, communal celebrations, and more. Includes a range of the most delectable and interesting dishes prepared throughout history and around the world. Collected from manuscripts and historic menus to provide a collection of gourmet and specialty foods. With volume one containing the history and volume two containing the menus and recipes. Written by William Harlan Hale, an American writer, journalist, and editor. Edited by Wendy Buehr, an American historian and professor. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original paper covered slip case is very smart with light wear and rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine. book.

Vellum. Condition: Very Good. Not stated (illustrator). First edition. The limited Edition de Luxe of this unique study into eighteenth century drinking glasses, signed by the author. An Edition de Luxe copy of this work, number 17 out of 100 copies.Signed by the author to the collophon.In quarter vellum binding with blue cloth boards.Grant R. Francis provides a thorough study into the historical designs of drinking glasses from the eighteenth century. He chronologically explores the design developments of the decades.Richly illustrated throughout with eighty monochrome plates, eight of which were specially added plates for the Edition de Luxe. Collated, complete. In quarter vellum binding with cloth boards. Externally, with handling marks to the vellum and light bumping to the spine head and tail. Shelf wear and marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. Offsetting and spotting to the endpapers. A few spots to the versos of the plates. Very Good. signed by author. book.