Griffith Helene (14 results)

Paperback. Condition: New.

Wrappers. Condition: Near Fine. 380 pages. Softcover, bound in stiff illustrated paper covers. Some vertical creasing to the spine, but otherwise crisp, tight, sharp and clean, with an unmarked interior. Text in English. Lavishly and beautifully illustrated. Published in conjunction with the exhibition held from October 4, 2011-January 1, 2012. Book.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 12mo, silver cloth stamped in red, [xiv], 49pp. An ex-lib. copy. First Edition. Excepting provenance markings, a Very Good copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition, First Printing (stated). First Edition, First Printing stated. Hard cover 12mo in silver cloth w/red dec and titles. Fine and unmarked book in Good unclipped DJ w/ heavy chipping, tape-mended on reverse, now in clear cover. 235 recipes from Absinthe Frappe to Whiskey Sour. vi, 49pp. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Silver and red pictorial boards are heavily stained and spotted. This book has definitely seen some action. Endpapers are browned and there is some evidence of worming on the back lower edge. A wide ranging collection of cocktail recipes assembled at the end of prohibition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. . . . . First printing 12mo, hardcover. No dj. About vg condition. Covers a bit rubbed; some tearing/crumpling to front and rear endpapers, contents unaffected. No marking or writing. Binding square and tight. 49 pp. Early post-Prohibition mixology book, many cocktails included, with wry period commentary. Ex.: "Gloom Chaser Cocktail: 1/6 Curacao, 1/6 Grand Marnier, 1/6 Grenadine, 1/6 lemon juice, 1/3 Bacardi Rum. Shake well, strain into cocktail glass, and laff darn ya, laff." (Hoo boy - happy times are here again!).

HARD BACK SILVER. Condition: GOOD. FIRST PRINTING. First printing. Title gilted. Bookplate in the book. General wear and rubbed cover. Tight binding. DATE PUBLISHED: 1932 EDITION: FIRST PRINTING 49.

First Edition stated. Small octavo, original silver cloth, red stamping, 49 pages. Attractive post-prohibition volume. "The Art of Mixing is the result of much research in many climes. It contains 235 recipes, in most of the recipes the ingredients have been proportioned in fractional quantities, making the use of a standard measuring until unnecessary and allowing any number of drinks to be prepared at the same time. Careful perusal will prove a boon companion to those now suffering the status of amateur; and will bring a fragrant breath of memory to the hardened veteran in the gentle art of mixing". Located in "Cocktail Books, Selected Titles from the Library of Congress Collections". Very Good bright copy.

Second Printing. Small octavo, original silver cloth, red stamping, 49 pages. Attractive post-prohibition volume. "The Art of Mixing is the result of much research in many climes. It contains 235 recipes, in most of the recipes the ingredients have been proportioned in fractional quantities, making the use of a standard measuring until unnecessary and allowing any number of drinks to be prepared at the same time. Careful perusal will prove a boon companion to those now suffering the status of amateur; and will bring a fragrant breath of memory to the hardened veteran in the gentle art of mixing". Located in "Cocktail Books, Selected Titles from the Library of Congress Collections". Very Good in Very Good price-clipped dustjacket, dime sized chip at lower front panel, two closed tears (inch in length) at top edge, four pieces of clear tape at verso of jacket.

Second Printing. Small octavo, original silver cloth and illustrated dustjacket, red stamping, 49 pages. Attractive post-prohibition volume. "The Art of Mixing is the result of much research in many climes. It contains 235 recipes, in most of the recipes the ingredients have been proportioned in fractional quantities, making the use of a standard measuring until unnecessary and allowing any number of drinks to be prepared at the same time. Careful perusal will prove a boon companion to those now suffering the status of amateur; and will bring a fragrant breath of memory to the hardened veteran in the gentle art of mixing". Located in "Cocktail Books, Selected Titles from the Library of Congress Collections". Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, dime sized chip at top front panel, few edge nicks, tiny drip spot at mid front panel.