First Edition. Original pink stiff wraps, (rear wrap expands at bottom to allow for the book to stand vertically), plastic ring binders at top, 32 pages. An uncommon 1950's cocktail guide. Illustrated by the author. No copies on WorldCat. Very Good. Item #34293
First Edition. Illustrated by Arnold Hall. Original illustrated yellow wrappers, two side staples, 46 pages, 7 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches. 'The indispensable guide to the best beverages and their correct service for every host and hostess'. Uncommon booklet (WorldCat locates no library holdings) concerning the correct way of serving wine and cocktails. Includes 21 recipes for popular cocktails. Very Good, modest wear. Item #34789
First Edition. Original illustrated green wrappers, 8 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches, 32 pages. Uncommon post-Prohibition cocktail recipe guide that includes a section of drinks for ladies and for cold days. Nice cover art of a woman bathing in a martini glass. WorldCat locates one library holding. Very Good, but for two newspaper clipped recipes glued onto title page and obstructing part of the title, some modest wear to spine and edges. Item #32758
First Edition. Original brown wrappers, 6 by 4 inches, 64 pages. According to the introduction Driscoll was formerly employed at 'Jacks, Murrays, Churchills, New York City, also at the Casino and Monte Carlo, Tia Juana Old Mexico'. No copies found on WorldCat. Good only, lower third of front cover torn and mended at verso with archival tape, puncture hole through pages, chip at fore-edge of title page, small stain at title page and penciling to copyright page. Item #35549
First Edition. Original brown wrappers, 6 by 4 inches, 64 pages. According to the introduction Driscoll was formerly employed at 'Jacks, Murrays, Churchills, New York City, also at the Casino and Monte Carlo, Tia Juana Old Mexico'. No copies found on WorldCat. Very Good. Item #39564
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First Edition. Original brown illustrated wrappers, 6 by 4 inches, 64 pages. According to the introduction Driscoll was formerly employed at 'Jacks, Murrays, Churchills, New York City, also at the Casino and Monte Carlo, Tia Juana Old Mexico'. No copies found on WorldCat. The same booklet has been seen under the title 'Bartender's Friend'. Very Good, few recipes circled in pencil. Item #34721
![The Home Bartender, A Book with a Wealth of Information, Over 400 Recipes [COCKTAIL]. John F....](/pictures/medium/34721.jpg?v=1545307909)
First Edition. Original gray cloth, 6 by 4 1/2 inches, approximately 110 pages. Illustrated by Carla Willyoung. This copy signed and inscribed by the author at front endpaper. Collection of 100 cocktail recipes, with names for drinks inspired by the Second World War, including the A Bomb, H Bomb, Hurricane, etc. Uncommon. Very Good. Item #34310
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First Edition. Octavo, original red cloth, stamped in orange, 299 pages, twin spiral bound, frontis photograph of author. Classic collection of cocktails by the chief bartender at the Ashland House. Includes: Breakfast Cocktail, Casino Cocktail, Duke of Marlborough, Honolulu Cocktail, Jockey Club Cocktail, Racquet Club Cocktail, Savoy Hotel Cocktail, Waldorf Cocktail, etc. A very scarce title to be found in original dustjacket (and especially uncommon to be found in such attractive condition). Almost Near Fine, in Good dustjacket, split along front spine edge (mended at verso with clear tape), chipping to edges, few stains and modest soiling to panels. Item #34775
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Reprint Edition, likely First Halcyon printing. Rare cocktail recipe book of over 900 drinks including the Zombie. Original red cloth with spiral binding. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, some fairly shallow chips at spine ends. Item #34773
Reprint Edition, likely First Halcyon printing. Rare cocktail recipe book of over 900 drinks including the Zombie. Original red cloth with spiral binding. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, some shallow chipping and closed tears at folds. Item #35474
Reprint Edition, likely First Halcyon printing. Rare cocktail recipe book of over 900 drinks including the Zombie. Original red cloth with spiral binding. Near Fine (contemporary bookplate at front pastedown) in Very Good dustjacket, inch abrasion at lower spine end, small chip at top front panel. Item #35722
First Edition. Original orange wrappers, 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches, 16 pages. Scarce modern cocktail recipe guide with contemporary drinks: Kathleen Mavournnen and Kathleen Duignan Cocktail, Di Dig Di, Hilo, Green Sash, Corfu, Watergate Cocktail, Pub Blast, I. R. A. cocktail, etc. Very scarce, no copies found on WorldCat or blogosphere. Very Good. Item #34318
First Edition. Original yellow illustrated wrappers, two side staples, 11 by 8 inches, 65 pages. An uncommon and rather fabulous piece of 1970's bartending ephemera. No copies located on WorldCat. Includes proper bar room procedures and cocktail recipes. Good, previous owner has made both pencil and ink notations throughout, covers with wear. Item #39519
Third Edition, Revised, with New Material, Second Printing. 'The Decorative Designers' cover art and dustjacket art. Uncommon in jacket. Near Fine but for previous owner 'J. Julius Levy / United States Attorney' stamp at front pastedown and top and bottom page edges, in Very Good dustjacket, chipped at top spine end. Item #39525
First Edition. Small octavo, illustrated cloth, string hole in upper left corner as issued. Great cocktail mixing guide including such drinks as: Absinthe, Boomerang, Haymarket, Hurricane, Manhattan Cooler, etc. Very Good, modest cloth wear. Item #34214
First Wrappers Edition. Original stiff wrappers, small octavo, 102 pages. Great cocktail mixing guide including such drinks as: Absinthe, Boomerang, Haymarket, Hurricane, Manhattan Cooler, etc. Very Good, some creasing to wraps, modest edge wear. Item #34218
First Edition. Small octavo, illustrated cloth, string hole in upper left corner as issued. Great cocktail mixing guide including such drinks as: Absinthe, Boomerang, Haymarket, Hurricane, Manhattan Cooler, etc. Near Fine but for contemporary ownership inscription at front endpaper in Very Good dustjacket, shallow chipping at lower rear panel, centimeter chip at top spine end. Item #34295
First Wrappers Edition. Original stiff wrappers, small octavo, 102 pages. Great cocktail mixing guide including such drinks as: Absinthe, Boomerang, Haymarket, Hurricane, Manhattan Cooler, etc. Very Good, some creasing to wraps, modest edge wear. Item #37054
First Edition. Small octavo, illustrated cloth, string hole in upper left corner as issued. Great cocktail mixing guide including such drinks as: Absinthe, Boomerang, Haymarket, Hurricane, Manhattan Cooler, etc. Near Fine bright copy in Good dustjacket, soiling to panels, chipped at spine ends, some edges, as well as along rear flap edge. Item #37184
First Wrappers Edition. Original stiff wrappers, small octavo, 102 pages. Great cocktail mixing guide including such drinks as: Absinthe, Boomerang, Haymarket, Hurricane, Manhattan Cooler, etc. Very Good, some creasing to wraps, modest edge wear. Item #37188
First Edition. Small octavo, illustrated cloth, string hole in upper left corner as issued. Great cocktail mixing guide including such drinks as: Absinthe, Boomerang, Haymarket, Hurricane, Manhattan Cooler, etc. Near Fine, unusually bright copy in Very Good dustjacket, chip at top spine end. Item #37670
First Edition. Small octavo, illustrated cloth, string hole in upper left corner as issued. Great cocktail mixing guide including such drinks as: Absinthe, Boomerang, Haymarket, Hurricane, Manhattan Cooler, etc. Near Fine attractive copy in Very Good dustjacket, exhibiting soiling and light stains to panels. Item #39502
First Edition. Small octavo, illustrated cloth, string hole in upper left corner as issued. Great cocktail mixing guide including such drinks as: Absinthe, Boomerang, Haymarket, Hurricane, Manhattan Cooler, etc. Near Fine attractive copy in Very Good (nicer than usual) dustjacket, some light soiling to panels and bit of foxing to verso. Item #39506
First Edition. Small octavo, illustrated cloth, string hole in upper left corner as issued. Great cocktail mixing guide including such drinks as: Absinthe, Boomerang, Haymarket, Hurricane, Manhattan Cooler, etc. This copy with 'original' cocktail recipe penned in at rear pastedown: 'Medo borned this one: 1 part dry vermouth / 1 part wine / ice and serve with lemon peel'. Almost Very Good, some small stains to pages, in Good dustjacket, centimeter deep chipping at top and lower spine end, soiling to panels, some short closed tears. Item #39507
First Edition. Original green cloth, octavo, 220 pages plus two pages of ads. An uncommon treatise on consumable liquids, including chapters on Beer, Malt Liquors, Wines and Spirituous Liquors, as well as Cocoa, Coffee, Tea, Milk and Waters. The two chapters concerned with liquors covers spirit history, Brandy, Rum, Whiskey, Gin, Absinthe, and Arrac. Uncommon. Very Good attractive copy, old previous owner signature at front endpaper. Item #37667
