(1877) WINE AND WINE COUNTRIES: A Record And Manual For Wine Merchants and Wine Consumers
by Tovey, Charles
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16 mo. (6 3/4 by 4 1/2 inches) London: Whittaker & Co. , 1877. New Edition. 519 pages, the frontis is an original tipped-in photographic portrait of the author, illustrated title page with views of Chateau Margaux and Chateau Lafitte, 15 unnumbered lithographic plates of wineries, and scenes associated with wine production, 4 maps, a facsimile foldout of a signed wine contract, plus 7 pages of the publisher's advertisement for another title by the same author.
Original green cloth decorated binding with title framed by a surround of grape vines on the upper cover; title and author in gilt on spine. Very good condition (mild shelf wear to upper and lower spine, not affecting contents; previous owner's neat old inked inscription on front fly leaf).
A blending of notable sources (Barry, Henderson, Busby, and others), and the author's own knowledge of the subject."The blend makes for interesting reading, with discussions ranging from early English vineyards to the vines and vineyards of the world." (Gabler, page 369).
Tovey covers Operto, Madeira, Sherries, Claret, Burgundy, Champagne; in addition to wines of Germany, Hungary, Italy, Greece, and Australia among others.The appendix covers Bordeaux; and there is an index.
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- Title
- (1877) WINE AND WINE COUNTRIES:
- Author
- Tovey, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- "New Edition"
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Whittaker & Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1877
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Wine and Wine Countries
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- Old and Rare; Antiquarian; Viticulture; Photographic Illustration; Wine; Rare Wine Title; Enology;
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