A Trader Vic Bartender's Guide 1947 (first edition/printing), no dust jacket. This magical book is autographed by Trader Vic. And also comes with a bonus vintage Bacardi booklet (which was tucked away inside the book). The hardcover is a bright yellow color (this book was also made in beige and an orange color). Truly a magnificent vintage mixology book filled with more than 1,500 cocktail recipes, illustrations, and how to choose the perfect glass for your handcrafted beverage. Truly a magical antique mixology guide.
The inscription/autograph reads: "Charlie Fairbanks" (we presume the original owner) and "Trader Vic Just A Gin Away From Sin" ---- Again, please NOTE this book is inscribed and autographed. If you're looking for a non-autographed book, please see our other vintage cocktail books. Cheers!
Condition: Good vintage condition overall but with mild signs of age. We like to be thorough, so here's a full summary:
1) This book does not have a dust cover
2) Again, please note is it inscribed and autographed by Trader Vic (see photos)
3) The front lower right corner's exterior shows wear in one spot (see photo)
4) The exterior hard cover shows mild age including most of the corners/edges
5) The interior pages are crisp overall, please note: there's a stain on pages 216-217
In short, this book is in good condition overall but does show age, and wear to the exterior edges, as well as a stain on two pages. Truly a magical cocktail guide. Cheers.
1947 Bartender's Guide by Trader Vic: Garden City Books, Garden City, New York USA, 1947
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