old distiller (2 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Poor. No Jacket. The Complete Grocer: Being A Series of Very Valuable Receipts for Distilling and Mixing Cordials of All Kinds; Brandy, Rum and Gin, with a Variety of Information Respecting the Making and Treatment of Both Foreign and Home Made Wines, and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention. By "An Old Distiller" and published in New York City for the author by John H. Gurney. 1832 first edition. Originally 204 pp. 9" x 5.5". 12mo. Hardcover contemporary boards. As-is, with staining remnants and stuffing to boards. Loss to binding down middle of spine. Hinges remain in good condition. Loss of pages 43/44, 47/48, and 77/78. Pages 41/42 torn along spine. Assorted markings to front. Staining remnants to top half of pages from rear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An extremely scarce printing of an early American reference work that aided distillers in the production of various types of alcohol, including cordials, rums, ale, beer, and more. A scarce 19th century guide book and wonderful candidate for restoration.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good -. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Bound in blue cloth over gray boards. Could be the original binding, if not it is a 19th Century rebind. The spine has four areas where the newsprint below is showing through. The boards show some edgewear, but the interior pages have held up well over the past 190 years. The label on the spine of the book is still discernible. This is the true first edition of this book that guided distillers through things like producing: Annizette, bitters, brandies, all types of cordials, rums, ale, beer, etc., etc. 204 pp. with index. Rare early book on the making all types of alcoholic treats, Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.