Ted Saucier's "Bottoms Up" Cocktail Book, 1962 Printing, signed by the author. Saucier was the publicist for the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. His cocktail classic book, Bottoms Up includes close to 800 drinks, plus twelve risqué (for that time period) illustrations by twelve different artists. The book is larger in size and quite heavy in weight. Truly a magical cocktail guide.
This book is autographed/signed by the author: the inscription reads: "And best wishes to Jerry, from Ted Saucier Oct. 67" (see photos #3 and #4)
Book measures Approx. 10" tall x 7 1/4" wide
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age. The pages are crisp. Tight binding. Here's a full summary:
1) The hardcover sleeve in in good shape overall but does show minor age/surface wear
2) There's age/wear to the clear laminate cover on the book (a section of it is torn/gone) - see photo #7
In short, this book is in very good vintage condition with mild age. Truly a magical guide that's been signed by the author.
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