Two Hundred Selected Drinks. Göteberg: Ragnar Orstadius Boktryckeri, 1930.
First or Second English Language Edition. Original illustrated wrappers, 87 pages plus ads, 7 by 4 1/2 inches. Scarce collection of cocktail recipes by this Swedish bartender who spent seven years serving drinks on vessels of the Swedish American Line. WorldCat locates no copies of this 1930 issue, only one copy of the 1927 Swedish language edition, and 4 copies of the 1936 printing. A popular title with cocktail bloggers. The introduction by Sundin states: I do not omit to let you know that I have previously published a similar book of recipes in two editions, and that on account of desires expressed rather frequently from various quarters I have decided to place before the public this English edition, containing the absolutely latest drinks composed. Very Good, couple of spots at rear panel, two pages with shadow from a handwritten cocktail recipe laid in on, gift inscription possibly from a bar at front wrapper (not by author).
Price: $650.00