Clarets and Sauternes-Classed Growths of the Medoc and Other Famous Red and White Wines of The Gironde
by G.A.K
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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San Anselmo, California, United States
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About This Item
London. The Wine and Spirit Trade Record. 1920. Bound in gilt titled blue linen over boards.Marbled endsheets. All edges gilded. Tall 8vo. (6.25"x9"). The First Edition. Illustrated throughout with monochrome photographs depicting Wineries, Vineyards, Chateaux, bottle labels etc. Approx. 20 pages of wonderful, Art Deco period advertisements for Vintners and Wineries at rear. Previous owner's ink inscription to front free endsheet. A Very Fine, Pristine copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8771
- Title
- Clarets and Sauternes-Classed Growths of the Medoc and Other Famous Red and White Wines of The Gironde
- Author
- G.A.K
- Format/Binding
- Bound in gilt titled blue linen over boards.Marbled endsheets. All edges gilded.
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Wine and Spirit Trade Record.
- Place of Publication
- London.
- Date Published
- 1920.
- Size
- Tall 8vo. (6.25"x9").
Terms of Sale
Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB
The Heldfond Book Gallery is an elected member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers and conforms to all ethical codes and standards of those organizations.Books found to be materially mis-described may be returned within seven days of receipt and all monies will be promptly refunded, if returned to us in the same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB
Biblio member since 2005
San Anselmo, California
About Heldfond Book Gallery, ABAA-ILAB
Located just accross the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County, California - the Heldfond Book Gallery, Ltd. is one of the oldest and most esteemed Rare Bookstores on the West Coast. Specializations include: Illustrated Books in all disciplines, Fine Bindings and Sets, Important Literary First Editions,Fine Arts, Collectable Children's Illustrated Books, Illuminated Manuscripts and Incunabula,Rare Aviation and Maritime as well as a consistently superb inventory of General Antiquarian Materials.
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- Fine
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- Gilt
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- Edges
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- First Edition
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