A rare and scare copy of Calvin Banning's 1784 The Squire's Recipes of Liquid Refreshments. This book was originally written in 1784 and only a limited edition reprint 1,000 copies were printed in 1971. This rare cocktail book has 33 pages total and includes cocktails such as The Lime Jack, The Tom and Jerry, and The Irish Rose. Truly a rare and magical cocktail book.
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Title: The Squire's Book of Liquid Refreshment
Author: Calvin Banning Esquire
Number of pages: 33
Size: 5 1/2" x 4" (please note this is a smaller, thinner book)
Date originally written/published: 1784
Limited Edition reprint date: 1971
Condition: Good vintage condition overall with mild signs of age. The binding is very tight/secure but the exterior shows mild age. Here's a full summary:
1) There's some mild wear to the front lower right corner of the exterior (see photos)
2) There's mild yellowing to the interior pages that paper gets over the course of decades
3) There's mild wear in a few very small places to the back cover (see photos)
Overall, this vintage cocktail book is in good vintage condition with mild signs of age. Truly a magical book. Cheers.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces well to ensure safe delivery. If you buy multiple pieces/sets, we will combine shipping if possible (glassware sets typically ship in their own box to ensure safe arrival) and will reimburse you for any shipping overages.
****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..
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Title: The Squire's Book of Liquid Refreshment
Author: Calvin Banning Esquire
Number of pages: 33
Size: 5 1/2" x 4" (please note this is a smaller, thinner book)
Date originally written/published: 1784
Limited Edition reprint date: 1971
Condition: Good vintage condition overall with mild signs of age. The binding is very tight/secure but the exterior shows mild age. Here's a full summary:
1) There's some mild wear to the front lower right corner of the exterior (see photos)
2) There's mild yellowing to the interior pages that paper gets over the course of decades
3) There's mild wear in a few very small places to the back cover (see photos)
Overall, this vintage cocktail book is in good vintage condition with mild signs of age. Truly a magical book. Cheers.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces well to ensure safe delivery. If you buy multiple pieces/sets, we will combine shipping if possible (glassware sets typically ship in their own box to ensure safe arrival) and will reimburse you for any shipping overages.
****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..
© Southern Vintage Wares, 2018 - Present. Unauthorized use, copying and pasting any portion of this content, and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.