Drinks by Jacques Straub (34 results)

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Straub's Manual of Mixed Drinks: A Facsimile of the 1913 Edition. Book.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. A Near Fine copy of the famous drinks manual with over 700 accurate directions for mixing drinks. Copyright is 1914 but the credit to Marie Straub dates the book 1920. An excellent unmarked copy. The binding is sound. 96 pp. x pp. index. Robust shipping.

Kl.-8° Klein-Oktav, Leinen. 96 S. Published by Marie L. Straub. Dem Buch liegen zwei Zeitungsausschnitte bei. Die Kapitale sind etwas bestoßen. Die Einbanddecken sind leicht verzogen. Sonst gutes Exemplar. teu Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

Stapled. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Red paper-backed cloth wraps with gilt title and black illustration. Wraps show some smudges, edgewear. Rounded corners. See photos. Spine continues wraps, with no text, a little wear at ends. See photos. Binding is secure. Inscribed inside front cover. Illustrations, ink line drawings, are clear. Interior is gently age-toned, exhibits some creasing to paper stock. See photos. Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.** PS2025.0320** 96 pages. 3.5 x 6.75 inches** A Very Good copy of the Rare First Edition of this classic guide to mixing drinks. Unique binding of red cloth wraps with illustration, titled in gilt: "How to Mix 'Em." A slender volume, in pocket reference format. Ninety-six pages with about 700 recipes, followed by an Index and six blank pages for Memoranda.** The author, Jacques Straub (1865-1919), born in Switzerland, became one of the most famous wine and spirits experts of his era. Straub was the manager of the famous Pendennis Club in Louisville, Kentucky before becoming the wine steward at Chicago's Blackstone Hotel. He authored Drinks as part of Hotel Monthly's "handbooks series." Drinks includes a surprising number of drinks that were thought to have been invented later; it also has a chapter on wine and an illustrated guide to glassware.** In addition to its unique wraps, this copy is distinctive for its attribution. Inside the front cover is penned "This is the Property of DeMolay Alumni. Presented by Leslie Blewett." DeMolay International is a youth leadership organization with Masonic origins for young men ages 12 to 21, and the Alumni continue in their fellowship and support of DeMolay chapters.** First edition.** "Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. Seller Inventory #010192"**. …

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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 122. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1914 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 122.…

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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 168. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1913 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 168.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good For Age. No Jacket. Very good condition for it's advanced age. Rubbing on the covers, some creasing. This is the 1920 edition published by Mr. Straub's wife. Scarce. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

HARD BACK BROWN. Condition: VERY GOOD. 1ST ED. gilt lettering on spine and front cover, appears book may have not been read 700 accurate directions for mixing various kinds of popular and fancy drinks served in the best hotels, clubs, buffets, bars. By Jacques Straub, wine steward of the Blackstone Hotel, Chicago. Formerly manager of the Pendennis Club, Louisville, Ky AS STATED 1914 HOWEVER THIS IS A SECOND EDITION 1920? AS MRS STRAUB IS MENTIONED DATE PUBLISHED: 1914 EDITION: 1ST ED 96.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. Second Edition. "Contains about seven hundred accurate directions for mixing various kinds of popular and fancy drinks served in the best hotels, clubs, buffets, bars and homes of the civilized world. The introductory chapter on Wines tells of their medicinal value; when and how to serve them; the kinds and styles of glasses to use, and other information of importance to users of wines and liquors." - subtitle. "The book made a huge impact on me. So many recipes, without filler, without fluff. Just straight-up specs and recipes." - Erick Castro ("Bartender At Large" on YouTube). A slightly expanded version of the author's 1913 book "Straub's Manual of Mixed Drinks". [2]-96, [10] index, [6] blank, [8] ads pages. Decorated endpapers. Dated 1914 but Oscar Tschirky's preface references Straub's widow and Straub died in 1920. Unmarked with about average wear to chocolate brown cloth. Narrow one-inch opening near top of front inner hinge. Slight opening in binding beginning at top of page 81. Spots of soiling to last few pages - all text legible. A quality vintage example of this classic cocktail recipe compliation. 6.75" x 3.6"; 16mo.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Scarce, 1920 2nd edition 96 pp. of recipes STRAUB, Jacques The Hotel Monthly Press 1914 Second Edition 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" The author of this book was wine steward of The Blackstone, Chicago Formerly of The Pendennis Club, Louisville. The book contains more than 700 accurate directions for mixing various kinds of popular and fancy drinks served in the best hotels, clubs, buffets, bars and homes of the civilized world. The introductory chapter on Wines tells of their medicinal value; when and how to serve them; the kinds and styles of glasses to use, and other information of importance to users of wines and liquors.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. STRAUB, Jacques [96] pp. The Hotel Monthly Press 1914 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" The author of this book was wine steward of The Blackstone, Chicago Formerly of The Pendennis Club, Louisville. The book contains more than 700 accurate directions for mixing various kinds of popular and fancy drinks served in the best hotels, clubs, buffets, bars and homes of the civilized world. The introductory chapter on Wines tells of their medicinal value; when and how to serve them; the kinds and styles of glasses to use, and other information of importance to users of wines and liquors.…

First Edition. Original red cloth, page edges red, decorative endpapers, 6 3/4 by 4 1/2 inches, 159 pages, occasional illustrations. Title page continues: "This book contains over 675 clear and accurate directions for mixing all kinds of popular and fancy drinks, served in the best hotels, clubs, buffets, bars and homes. Added to this there is a splendid introduction on wines, their medicinal value, when and how to serve them, kinds and styles of glasses to use and other valuable information and facts of great importance to every user of wines and liquors. By Jacques Straub, wine steward of the Blackstone Hotel, Chicago. Formerly manager of the Pendennis Club, Louisville, Ky." On cover and half-title: "Straub's Manual of Mixed Drinks." In the preface, the publisher tells us that Straub is a native of Switzerland and that he spent many years studying "wine culture from the vineyard to the table." From Europe, he went to Louisville, and when the Blackstone Hotel of Chicago was built, he was asked to establish their wine cellars, which "are not exceeded by any hotel in the world for their wonderful selection of vintages and perfect management " This is, however, primarily a book of cocktails and other mixed drinks. Only a dozen pages at the end are devoted to wine." Includes first appearance in print of the Alaska Cocktail, which includes Orange Bitters, Yellow Chartreuse and Tom gin. Other cocktails include Tit Float, Irish Rose, Absinthe Drip and Diarrhea Mixture. A standard work on cocktail mixing. An extremely scarce title. A Very Good attractive copy, though five mid page leaves have inch deep closed tears at fore-edges. …