WINE from Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints

1860. Very good condition. Charming and unusual hand colored engraving from 'Les Fleurs Animes', a collection of 52 illustrations, each with an accompanying story having to do with the interesting notion of reversing the comparison of human emotions to flowers. Flowers and plants are represented in human form; here tea and coffee appear as two women with garments… Read more about this item

1859. Very good condition. Mezzotint engraving of young woman in fur trimmed dress, leaning out of a leaded glass window and holding a bunch of grapes. Engraved by Gustave Levy, after Gabriel Metzu (Metsu), a Dutch painter (1629 - 1667). 8 1/8 x 11 1/4". Light foxing upper right corner.

Paris: Masson et Cie, 1924. Good +. Volume III ("Studies on Vinegar and Wine"), concerning the world renowned microbiologist Louis Pasteur's research on wine fermentation and spoilage, "Les maladies des vins". In 1863, Pasteur was commissioned by Napoleon III to find a solution to the spoilage of French wine which was causing enormous financial difficulty for French wine… Read more about this item

1875. Constantia was one of the six wine regions around Capetown, South Africa. Penciled caption on verso reads, "Wine vaults , Constantia, Nr. Capetown." Note the man, perhaps a traveling companion or guide, standing on steps. The Constantia estate was established in 1685 by Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel. By 1778 Constantia wines were… Read more about this item