Recent Arrivals from CraigsClassics

This is a handsome, antique collection of eight volumes from the works of DANIEL DEFOE. 1902; J.M. Dent and Company; London. Each volume contains vignettes, as well as three full-page illustrated plates by J.B. Yeats (each plate is protected with a tissue guard). "Edition de Luxe" - Limited Edition #116 of only 250 printed ("116" is written in red ink… Read more about this item

"Vines and Vine Culture" by Archibald F. Barron. 1900; Journal of Horticulture; London. Fourth edition - revised and enlarged. The book is nicely illustrated with drawings and figures throughout. There are seven pages of publisher's advertisements at the back, some of which are illustrated. Here are some examples of the contents: Disbudding Vines; Classes of Grapes; Manures for Vines; To… Read more about this item

This is a leather-bound copy of "The California Vine Disease - A Preliminary Report of Investigations" by Newton B. Pierce. 1892; Government Printing Office; Washington, D.C. Bulletin No. 2 issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Division of Vegetable Pathology. The book features 25 illustrated plates (seven of which are in color), a large fold-out chart titled "Effect of… Read more about this item

This is a handsome, fine binding copy of the important work documenting wine production in France, "LES GRANDS CRUS BORDELAIS - Monographies et Photographies des Chateaux et Vignobles" ("The Great Bordeaux Wines - Monographs and Photographs of the Castles and Vineyards") by Alfred Danflou. 1867 (per the author's Introduction); Librairie Goudin; Bordeaux, France. All 55 photographic plates present (Part I… Read more about this item

"The Grape Culturist - A Treatise on the Cultivation of the Native Grape" by Andrew S. Fuller. 1865 5th thousand (stated); Davies & Kent; New York. The book is nicely illustrated with 105 figures. This copy comes from the personal library of Marcus Crahan, noted collector of food and beverage books, with his bookplate affixed at the front. The contents are… Read more about this item

This is a vintage beverage book, "The How and When - An authoritative reference guide to the origin, use and classification of the world's choicest vintages and spirits" by Hyman Gale and Gerald F. Marco. 1940 2nd edition; The Marco Importing Company; Chicago. The book features numerous illustrations. Gold end papers. The contents are grouped as follows: Wines; The Care… Read more about this item

This is an exceedingly rare, original first edition copy of the important beverage book, "General Instructions for the Choice of Wines and Spirituous Liquors" by Duncan McBride. 1793 1st edition (only one edition and one printing are known); Sold by J. Richardson, J. Debrett, T. Murray, and other Booksellers in Town and Country; London. The book has been re-bound with… Read more about this item

This is an antique beverage book, "Old-Time Recipes for Home Made Wines, Cordials, and Liqueurs from Fruits, Flowers, Vegetables, and Shrubs" (compiled) by Helen S. Wright. 1909 1st edition; Dana Estes & Company; Boston. Each page has a decorative border around the text in alternating colors. Here are some examples of the contents: To Make Gooseberry Wine; Cider Without Apples;… Read more about this item

This is an antique copy of "Loftus's New Mixing and Reducing Book" by William Loftus. Circa 1868/1869 (there is no date of publication stated); William R. Loftus; London. "For the Use of Publicans (pub/tavern owners) and Spirit Dealers and Retailers in General." At the back of the book is a 24-page supplement showcasing equipment made by the W.R. Loftus manufacturing… Read more about this item

Nice condition, antique copy of "A Practical Treatise on the Culture and Management of THE VINE, Under Glass and in the Open Air" by the editors of "The Floricultural Cabinet." Circa 1850's (there is no date of publication stated, but the Preface is dated March 20th, 1858); Simpkin, Marshall, and Co.; London. Presumed 1st edition in this format - the… Read more about this item

Nice condition, antique copy of "THE BEVERAGES WE DRINK - Being a Treatise on the Various Kinds of Drinks in Common Use" by Walter Edwards. 1898 1st edition; Ideal Publishing Union Limited; London. The book features numerous vignettes and in-text illustrations. Decorative floral end papers. The contents are grouped as follows: Water; Milk; Tea; Coffee; Cocoa; Beer and Malt Liquors;… Read more about this item

This is an early copy of "The Art of Good Living" by ANDRE SIMON. 1930 2nd edition (stated); Constable & Co.; London. There is a frontispiece illustration with tissue guard. "A Contribution to the better Understanding of Food and Drink together with a Gastronomic Vocabulary and a Wine Dictionary." Here are some examples of the contents: Vintage Port; Sherry; Claret;… Read more about this item

Nice condition, antique copy of "THE FRENCH WINE AND LIQUOR MANUFACTURER" by John Rack. Circa 1870's 4th edition (stated); Dick & Fitzgerald; New York. Illustrated with "descriptive diagrams and engravings." Here are a few examples of the contents: Infusion, Maceration, and Digestion; On Distillation and the Still; The Clarification of Liquids by Fining; Filter for Brandy; Oil of Cognac; Directions… Read more about this item

"WINE - A Series of Notes on This Valuable Product and Subjects Suggested Therefrom, Together with Some Important References." Circa 1888 1st edition (there is no date of publication stated, but the author's Introduction is dated November, 1888); Simpkin, Marshall & Co.; London. Gilt page edges on all sides of the text block. Smaller in size - the book measures… Read more about this item

This is a signed/inscribed first edition copy of "IN VINO VERITAS - A Book About Wine" by Andre L. Simon. 1913 1st edition; Grant Richards Ltd.; London. This copy features a signature/inscription by Simon on the front end paper, as follows: "Homage amical de l'author a Yvonne Salmon - Andre L. Simon 10.3.22" ("Friendly tribute from the author to Yvonne… Read more about this item

Nice condition, antique copy of "Drink and Be Sober" by Vance Thompson. 1916 1st edition, 6th printing (stated); Moffat, Yard and Company; New York. Here are some examples of the contents: What Alcohol Does to the Man; The Moderate Drinker; Wine and Beer and Their Little Rural Brother; Why Some Drinkers Are Drunkards; Crime, Drink-Storms and Degeneration; Drink and National… Read more about this item

This is a handsome copy of "Denman's Annual Wine Report and Price Current for 1863." Published in London. Nicely re-bound in three-quarter leather with five raised bands on the spine, and gilt on the front cover and spine. Illustration on the title page. There are 28 pages. Small in size - the book measures 5" tall x 3 5/8" wide.… Read more about this item

"Open Air Grape Culture - A Practical Treatise on the Garden and Vineyard Culture of the Vine, and the Manufacture of Domestic Wine" by John Phin. 1862 1st edition; C.M. Saxton, Agricultural Book Publisher; New York. The book features numerous in-text illustrations and tables. The chapters are arranged as follows: Choice of Soil; Preparation of the Soil; Planting the Vines;… Read more about this item

This is a handsome, vintage copy of "THE WINES OF ITALY" by Luigi Veronelli. 1963; Canesi Editore; Rome, Italy. Nicely bound with a leather spine with gilt lettering and four raised bands, marbled covers, and decorative end papers. At the back of the book are 60 pages of color wine, vermouth, brandy, and liqueur labels (there are 80 labels in… Read more about this item

This is a handsome, antique edition of "The Poetical Works of WILLIAM COWPER." Circa 1890's (there is no date of publication stated); Frederick Warne and Co.; London. "Complete Edition" with a Memoir of Cowper and Explanatory Notes. Nicely illustrated with vignettes and full-page drawings. Beautiful decorative binding with gilt on the front cover and spine, and gilt page edges on… Read more about this item