A 1946 first edition Trader Vic's Book of Food & Drink (with original dust cover), autographed by Trader Vic in blue ink. 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, autographed by Trader Vic in blue ink
Publisher: Doubleday
Author: Victor Bergeron
Condition: Good vintage condition overall but with signs of age. We like to be thorough when it comes to our vintage items, so here's a full summary:
1) There dust cover is in good condition overall but does show mild fading in one area and minor wear to some of the edges
2) There's noticeable "yellowing" to the interior covers and pages (this can occur to paper over the course of decades)
3) There's general age to the exterior hardcover and mild discoloration on the back hardcover area (see photo)
4) There's a small indentation on the side of the hardcover (see photo #7)
5) The Trader Vic signature can be found in blue in on the inside cover (see photos)
The binding is very secure. The interior pages are all crisp. In short, this book is in good vintage condition overall but does show noticeable signs of age. Truly a magical guide. Cheers!
Book measures a tad over 7 1/2 x 5 x 4 3/4 inches
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