The Official Mixer's Manual. New York: Ray Long and Richard R. Smith, (1934).
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). Near Fine but for frontis with hole punches broken in Very Good plus dustjacket, tiny chip at top spine end, short closed tear at upper rear panel, otherwise clean and bright.
Price: $1,700.00