VERY RARE. JERRY THOMAS, BARTENDERS GUIDE 1887
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:20561321 | Publisher: Dick and Fitzgerald |
| Binding: Hardcover | Subject: Drink Mixing |
VERY RARE ANTIQUE. JERRY THOMAS' BARTENDERS GUIDE 1887 published by Dick & Fitzgerald.Jerry Thomas was the Principal Bartender at the Metropolitan Hotel in New York in the mid 1800's, his books are considered to be the "Bible" for early mixologists in America. This hardcover features many a lost or forgotten cocktail recipes from a different era and has been well used by early bartenders as a guide to create fancy drinks for their patrons. This "Guide" is a well used and worn survi...vor...even through prohibition times. Many unique recipes to challenge today's palates, a fantastic addition to any collector, or as a display piece in a prominent establishment.
Additional Information: I hesitate to actually grade books that are very old, as I am not an expert in this field. Based upon my research
the book looks to be in the same or better condition than others that have sold. With this, in the hopes that you as a buyer would also be able to determine an acceptable condition, given its age and obvious use I have supplied photo's on my listing page that show obvious/minor defects that you should be aware of. The binding looks to be intact and has not pulled away from the pages. There is a purple staining that is at the binding at the top of the book on many of the pages as well as slight water staining on the bottom at the binding/page areas. Neither staining on the top or bottom obscures any print. Page 49/50 upper corner shows a 1" tear and 55/56 shows a 1/2 inch tear mid topside. The rear pages of the book are not numbered however are marked as: Dick's Encyclopedia. Here finds a tear of approximately 2" as well finds another approx tear of 1" on another page below what is marked as MISCELLANEOUS. For it's age, handling and use, looks to be in an expected.condition. I hope this helps.
Additional Information: I hesitate to actually grade books that are very old, as I am not an expert in this field. Based upon my research
the book looks to be in the same or better condition than others that have sold. With this, in the hopes that you as a buyer would also be able to determine an acceptable condition, given its age and obvious use I have supplied photo's on my listing page that show obvious/minor defects that you should be aware of. The binding looks to be intact and has not pulled away from the pages. There is a purple staining that is at the binding at the top of the book on many of the pages as well as slight water staining on the bottom at the binding/page areas. Neither staining on the top or bottom obscures any print. Page 49/50 upper corner shows a 1" tear and 55/56 shows a 1/2 inch tear mid topside. The rear pages of the book are not numbered however are marked as: Dick's Encyclopedia. Here finds a tear of approximately 2" as well finds another approx tear of 1" on another page below what is marked as MISCELLANEOUS. For it's age, handling and use, looks to be in an expected.condition. I hope this helps.
