Presumed First Edition. Original decorative gray wrappers, 6" by 4", 32 pages. This copy does not appear to have been published with additional title page beyond that of the front cover, first page is 'Wine Service' and then the index. From other copies we have catalogued we quoted from the title page: "System of mixing drinks for high class bartender's connoisseurs and liquor dealers - also a review of the art of mixing drinks written so it is easily understood by anyone desiring to be a mixologist". Uncommon. Very Good, light stain to front cover and most pages. Item #35553

First Edition. Original illustrated wrappers, 6 by 3 1/2 inches, 12 pages including wraps. Extremely scarce New Orleans produced post-prohibition brochure for this alcohol distributor, includes many recipes, including Bronx Cocktail, Ojen Cocktail, Old Fashion, Presidente, Manhattan, Tom Collins, punches, flips, etc. I can find no reference to this title anywhere. Very Good. Item #35546

First Edition stated. Original printed boards, octavo, 96 pages. The very scarce first edition of this title found commonly as a later printing in wrappers. Very Good, modest wear. Item #34746

First Edition. Original blue cloth wrappers, octavo, 96 pages, illustrated with photographs. Includes chapters on glassware, serving, wine, whiskey, liquor, beer, canapes, and mixed drink recipes (pages 83 to 88). Cocktails such as American Beauty Cocktail, Bronx Cocktail, Absinthe Cocktail, Blue Blazer, Froth Blower Cocktail, London Buck Cocktail, Journalist Cocktail, etc. Uncommon, four copies listed on WorldCat. Very Good, couple pieces of scotch tape at spine, dampstaining to rear cover, some page fore-edges with light stain. Item #39589

First Edition. Original brown cloth, gilt stamping (variant binding with stamping that does not include more of the title as seen on other copies and less decoration), octavo, 496 pages. Title continues: Hotel & Restaurant Cookery, as now Practised, With the Newest Entrees and Dishes. The First Part Treats of Home Brewing; The Manufacture of Wines, Spirits, Liqueurs and Cordials Without Distillation – The Preparation and Manipulation of, With the Newest Names and Styles of Mixing and Dressing American Drinks, Suitable for Licensed and Non-Licensed Houses, Garden Parties, Clubs, Temperance Fetes, Bazaars, Etc. By Bacchus. The Second Part Treats of All Branches of Cookery, Confectionery and Bread, Suitable for Public Dinners, Clubs, Small Family Parties, Balls, Routs, Luncheons, Garden Parties, Suppers, Etc., by Cordon Bleu. Very scarce title. Found in Tom Sandham's World Best Cocktails who cites this title for containing the Fred Collins Fizz. Included in bibliography of Ted Haugh's Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails. Very Good, signs of a bookplate having been removed from front pastedown, original owners name and address at front pastedown and top title page, few pages of first signature a bit uneven - perhaps indicating it was long ago reglued, rear yellow endpaper removed, rear inner hinge shows webbing and a bit loose. Item #34418

Original bakelite or early plastic body, approximately 30 bakelite tabs, 4 by 4 inches. Fabulous cocktail mixing guide inventively housed in a miniature sized bar with footrest along lower edge, with side turn dial and 'bakelite' recipe tabs. Includes such recipes as Cuba Libre, Daiquiri, Dubonnet, Martini, Stinger, Pousse Cafe, etc. Production date is an educated guess, possibly earlier or later, but appears to be 1930's or 40's. Very Good, mechanism fully functional. Item #34406

First Edition. Original illustrated wrappers (side stapled), 47 pages, 8 1/2 by 6 inches. Unusual comic book like collection of cocktail recipes, toasts and cartoons. One copy found on WorldCat. Uncommon despite 1940's vintage, seen without wrappers. Very Good, split at top spine down to first staple. Item #34320

First Edition. Original illustrated wrappers (side stapled), 47 pages, 8 1/2 by 6 inches. Unusual comic book like collection of cocktail recipes, toasts and cartoons. One copy found on WorldCat. Uncommon despite 1940's vintage, seen without wrappers. Very Good attractive copy. Item #37164

Original stainless steel chrome finish cocktail recipe guide, with steel housing, turn dial, plastic window, and cocktail scroll. 2 1/4 by 3 by 1 inches. Fabulous post-Prohibition cocktail guide with approximately 150 recipes and designed to hook onto the top of a cabinet or rest on the back bar. Uncommon. Very Good working condition. Item #32822

Presumed First Edition. 6" by 4", original illustrated wrappers, 48 pages. Includes 14 pages of cocktail recipes. Chapters include: How Wines Got Their Names; Popular Wines; Spirits; Cordials and Liqueurs; How to Mix Drinks; Etiquette of Drinking; Treatment and care of Wines; Serving Wines; Adulterations of Wines; Adulteration of Spirits. Almost Near Fine. Item #37189

Early Printing (with 3/6 price. The publisher made very few changes to this title throughout the 1950's, but some have been noted to have 2'6, 3/- and 3'6 prices, as well as an early form of ISBN number at lower rear jacket panel). Original green stiff wrappers, illustrated dustjacket, 96 pages, 6 by 4 inches. "An ideal cocktail guide for every home, and for party occasions". Very Good, in nearly Very Good dustjacket. Item #32811

Early Printing (with 3/6 price. The publisher made very few changes to this title throughout the 1950's, but some have been noted to have 2'6, 3/- and 3'6 prices, as well as an early form of ISBN number at lower rear jacket panel). Original green stiff wrappers, illustrated dustjacket, 96 pages, 6 by 4 inches. "An ideal cocktail guide for every home, and for party occasions". Very Good in Very Good dustjacket, inked 'From Mary' at front panel. Item #35482

Early Printing (with 3/6 price. The publisher made very few changes to this title throughout the 1950's, but some have been noted to have 2'6, 3/- and 3'6 prices, as well as an early form of ISBN number at lower rear jacket panel). Original green stiff wrappers, illustrated dustjacket, 96 pages, 6 by 4 inches. "An ideal cocktail guide for every home, and for party occasions". Very Good in nearly Very Good dustjacket, some light staining to rear panel. Item #37717