The Complete Grocer: Being A Series of Very Valuable Receipts for Distilling and Mixing Cordials of All Kinds; Brandy, Rum and Gin, with a Variety of Information Respecting the Making and Treatment of Both Foreign and Home Made Wines, and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention.

Language: English

Published by John H. Gurney, New York, 1832

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Seller: ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar

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The Complete Grocer: Being A Series of Very Valuable Receipts for Distilling and Mixing Cordials of All Kinds; Brandy, Rum and Gin, with a Variety of Information Respecting the Making and Treatment of Both Foreign and Home Made Wines, and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention. By “An Old Distiller” and published in New York City for the author by John H. Gurney. 1832 first edition. Originally 204 pp. 9” x 5.5”. 12mo. Hardcover contemporary boards. As-is, with staining remnants and stuffing to boards. Loss to binding down middle of spine. Hinges remain in good condition. Loss of pages 43/44, 47/48, and 77/78. Pages 41/42 torn along spine. Assorted markings to front. Staining remnants to top half of pages from rear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An extremely scarce printing of an early American reference work that aided distillers in the production of various types of alcohol, including cordials, rums, ale, beer, and more. A scarce 19th century guide book and wonderful candidate for restoration. …

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Title
The Complete Grocer: Being A Series of Very Valuable Receipts for Distilling and Mixing Cordials of All Kinds; Brandy, Rum and Gin, with a Variety of Information Respecting the Making and Treatment of Both Foreign and Home Made Wines, and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention.
Author
“An Old Distiller”
Publisher
John H. Gurney, New York
Publication year
1832
Condition
Poor
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Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
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ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar

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Robin Rare Books is the RARE BOOKS DIVISION of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Established in 2001, we are the LARGEST ACADEMIC USED BOOKSTORE between New York and Chicago, with more than TWO MILLION second-hand and out-of-print SCHOLARLY BOOKS IN ALL FIELDS. Our Harrisburg shop has been named the region's Best Independent Bookstore.

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