Notes on a cellar-book / George Saintsbury
by Saintsbury, George (1845-1933)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 0333005929
- ISBN 13
- 9780333005927
- Seller
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About This Item
London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1978. 1st ed. reprinted / with a new preface by H.W. Yoxall. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 227 pp. 18 cm. Contents; Preliminary. -- Note to third edition. -- Origins. -- Sherry and Madeira. -- Port. -- Claret and Burgundy. -- Champagne and other French white wines. -- Hock, Moselle and the rest. -- Spirits: Hollands and whisky. -- Spirits: Brandy, rum, gin, etc. -- Liqueurs. -- Beer and cider. -- 'Mixed liquors.' -- Bottles and glasses. -- Cellar arrangements. -- Conclusio ad diversos (with a few Barmecide invitations). -- Postscripts. Subjects; Wine and wine making. Alcoholic beverages. Food and wine pairing. Liquors. Menus.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 404828
- Title
- Notes on a cellar-book / George Saintsbury
- Author
- Saintsbury, George (1845-1933)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st ed. reprinted / with a new preface by H.W. Yoxall
- ISBN 10
- 0333005929
- ISBN 13
- 9780333005927
- Publisher
- London : Macmillan and Co., Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1978
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