A 1946 first edition Trader Vic's Book of Food & Drink (no dust cover). Trader Vic was a leader in the early tiki drink movement, which became popular when soldiers came home from the South Pacific after WWII. Cocktails herein, many of which are rum based, are given inspired names like Devil's Leap, La Florida daiquiri, shingle stain, rum julep, haote pikia, and dozens more. This hardcover does not have its original dust jacket.
Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket), 272 pages.
Copyright: 1946, First Edition
Publisher: Doubleday
Author: Victor Bergeron
Condition: Very, very good vintage condition overall with minor signs of age. If this book was "used" it wasn't very much. The binding is very secure/tight. The pages are in excellent shape. There's very mild "yellowing" to the pages (that occurs to books over the course of decades), again purely from time and not use. There's minor signs of "wear" to the hardcover (purely from age and not "use"). Also please note: this hardcover was finished in a "gloss" (this was to protect the book) and there are areas where the manufacturer got the gloss a bit thicker than other areas. It's most noticeable on the back hardcover (upper left). There's also one small dark spot on the bottom exterior pages (the size of a pinhead). In short, this book is in very, very good vintage condition. Truly a magical mixology guide.
Book measures a tad over 7 1/2 x 5 x 4 3/4 inches
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**On our vintage books storage and shipping please note: We take the care of our antique mixology books very seriously. All books are handled with gloves and stored at 65 degrees. We also pack them with great care to ensure safe delivery.
>>> IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS/PROOF OF ORDER ACCURACY & SHIPMENT: on orders with MULTIPLE pieces please note that if your order has more than one item/piece in it (so multiple pieces such as a set of jiggers, cocktail picks, tags, Julep cups, combined shipping orders, etc.) please take care to thoroughly empty the box and unpack ALL pieces which may be hidden in tissue paper, bubble wrap, peanuts, etc. We cannot be responsible if you accidentally throw one of your items away! We WILL be able to confirm with 100% certainty that we shipped ALL pieces in your order as we photograph/document ALL PIECES in the box it ships in along with the buyer’s order receipt, shipping label, and tracking number (in case we need to verify that all pieces were shipped once the package has been received). Thank you for shopping with us and cheers!
Inv Ref # 7YZ
Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket), 272 pages.
Copyright: 1946, First Edition
Publisher: Doubleday
Author: Victor Bergeron
Condition: Very, very good vintage condition overall with minor signs of age. If this book was "used" it wasn't very much. The binding is very secure/tight. The pages are in excellent shape. There's very mild "yellowing" to the pages (that occurs to books over the course of decades), again purely from time and not use. There's minor signs of "wear" to the hardcover (purely from age and not "use"). Also please note: this hardcover was finished in a "gloss" (this was to protect the book) and there are areas where the manufacturer got the gloss a bit thicker than other areas. It's most noticeable on the back hardcover (upper left). There's also one small dark spot on the bottom exterior pages (the size of a pinhead). In short, this book is in very, very good vintage condition. Truly a magical mixology guide.
Book measures a tad over 7 1/2 x 5 x 4 3/4 inches
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery.
****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage/damage. Cheers!
**On our vintage books storage and shipping please note: We take the care of our antique mixology books very seriously. All books are handled with gloves and stored at 65 degrees. We also pack them with great care to ensure safe delivery.
>>> IMPORTANT UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS/PROOF OF ORDER ACCURACY & SHIPMENT: on orders with MULTIPLE pieces please note that if your order has more than one item/piece in it (so multiple pieces such as a set of jiggers, cocktail picks, tags, Julep cups, combined shipping orders, etc.) please take care to thoroughly empty the box and unpack ALL pieces which may be hidden in tissue paper, bubble wrap, peanuts, etc. We cannot be responsible if you accidentally throw one of your items away! We WILL be able to confirm with 100% certainty that we shipped ALL pieces in your order as we photograph/document ALL PIECES in the box it ships in along with the buyer’s order receipt, shipping label, and tracking number (in case we need to verify that all pieces were shipped once the package has been received). Thank you for shopping with us and cheers!
Inv Ref # 7YZ