The Savoy Cocktail Book

London: Constable & Company, 1930.
First Edition.

19.5cm x 13cm. [iv], 287, [1] pages, colour illustrations. Rebacked quarter cloth preserving the original spineback, original illustrated boards.

First edition, second issue (with the Booth’s adverts), of the classic cocktail book. Being in the main a complete compendium of the Cocktails, Rickeys, Daises, Slings, Shrubs, Smashes, Fizzes, Juleps, Cobblers, Fixes, and other Drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle Observations upon Wines and their special occasions. Being in the particular an elucidation of the Manners and Customs of people of quality in a period of some equality. Illustrated by Gilbert Rumbold.

Rebacked preserving the original spine with the gilt lettering refreshed. The original boards worn and rubbed. Previous owner’s name stamp to half-title. Minor soiling. Good Condition.

AU$600.00

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