author's presentation copy
SHEEN, James Richmond.
Wines and Other Fermented Liquors; from the earliest ages to the present time. Dedicated to all consumers in the United Kingdom.
London, Robert Hardwicke, 1864.
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A lovely association copy of this popular guide to wine, inscribed to 'W. J. Young, Esq. with the author's sincere regards'.
With a 7-page prospectus for the 'Second Thousand' containing errata for the present edition (not corrected in our text) and critical reviews tipped-in, and an additional loose prospectus for the 'Second Issue'.
'A careful, practical, and instructive book, written by one thoroughly versed in the subject' (Morning Advertiser).
First edition, first printing, author's presentation copy; 8vo (18 x 11.5 cm); title in red and black, a few wood-engraved illustrations, presentation inscription in pen to front free endpaper verso, 7pp prospectus for the 'Second Thousand' with errata for the present editiontipped in to rear, additional 'Second Issue' 7pp prospectus loose to rear; publisher's maroon bevelled cloth, gilt title-piece to cover, spine lettered in gilt, a little faded, minor wear, very good; xii, 292; [7]; [7]pp.
Simon p.11.
With a 7-page prospectus for the 'Second Thousand' containing errata for the present edition (not corrected in our text) and critical reviews tipped-in, and an additional loose prospectus for the 'Second Issue'.
'A careful, practical, and instructive book, written by one thoroughly versed in the subject' (Morning Advertiser).
First edition, first printing, author's presentation copy; 8vo (18 x 11.5 cm); title in red and black, a few wood-engraved illustrations, presentation inscription in pen to front free endpaper verso, 7pp prospectus for the 'Second Thousand' with errata for the present editiontipped in to rear, additional 'Second Issue' 7pp prospectus loose to rear; publisher's maroon bevelled cloth, gilt title-piece to cover, spine lettered in gilt, a little faded, minor wear, very good; xii, 292; [7]; [7]pp.
Simon p.11.
Stock code 118247
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Wines and Other Fermented Liquors;
Regular price
$479.00
Sale price
$479.00
Regular price
