The Wine & Spirit Merchant's Own Book - A Manual for the Manufacturer, and a Guide for the Dealer in Wines, Spirits, Liqueurs, etc., etc.

C.C. Dornat

Published by Raginel, Domenge, and Co., 1855

About this Item

This is a handsomely bound, scarce first edition copy of "The Wine & Spirit Merchant's Own Book - A Manual for the Manufacturer, and a Guide for the Dealer in Wines, Spirits, Liqueurs, etc., etc." by C.C. Dornat. 1855 1st edition; Raginel, Domenge, and Co.; London. This copy has been nicely and professionally re-bound in full leather with gilt lettering and five raised bands on the spine. "To Which are Subjoined More than Three Hundred Valuable Receipts on the Manufacturing of All Liqueurs, and Fruits Preserved in Brandy." The book features three large fold-out charts, as follows: "A Table of the Real Strength of Spirits"; "A Table for Reducing Spirits"; "A Ready Reckoner." Here are a few examples of the contents: Manufacturing of Champagne; Absinth White Wine; Grape Wine, Known by the Name of Muscat; Imitation of the Tokay; Bordeaux; Sherry; Madeira; Sparkling Cider; On the Cropping of Fruits; On Preserving Vinegar; Gooseberry Vinegar; To Cure Mouldy Wines; On the Proper Time for Racking Wines; Champagne Liqueur.and much more. Condition: The book has been nicely and professionally re-bound in full-leather. Clean covers and spine. Bright gilt on the spine. Sharp cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Both covers and all pages are securely attached. Mild foxing to the pages, otherwise clean. Pages 52-57 each have a small tear at the outer edge that has been repaired with clear tape. Overall the book is in Very Good- condition. Seller Inventory # ABE-1717096475078

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Wine & Spirit Merchant's Own Book - A ...

Publisher: Raginel, Domenge, and Co.

Publication Date: 1855

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition