Various Ed by William Bentley Capper (1 results)
More imagesPublished by Caxton Publishing Company, London, 1930
- Hardcover
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. A scarce revised edition of an insightful three volume set assisting readers with how to manage a pub, including recipes, illustrations and tips on management. A scarce early revised edition of Licensed Houses and their Management, an insightful handbook to pub management, written by William Bently C…apper. Published by Caxton Publishing in c1930.In the publisher's original maroon cloth, with fifteen illustrated plates in volume I, nine in volume II, and fourteen in volume III, all containing photographs and diagrams, as well as numerous in-text illustrations. Collated complete.With the assistance of various experts in the trade, Capper has compiled three informative volumes guiding the reader in how to manage a successful pub, often delving into specifics such as choices of wine and how tables should be arranged. The guide is both practical and useful for anyone wishing to begin or build up their own successful pub.Volume I - Focuses on lighting, safety, choosing a licensed house, and staff management.Volume II - Focuses on dining and food and drink, including recipes, menus and drink choices.Volume III - Focuses on customer management, licensing laws, as well as attracting publicity. In the publisher's original maroon cloth. Externally, smart, with the odd faint mark to spine and board extremities. Slight bumping to the head and tails of the spine, and to the extremities, and edgewear, with signs of rubbing to joints. The odd small crease to spines. End papers are generally bright and clean, with the odd small spot and offsetting marks to hinges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with slight spotting to half-title leaves and minimal age toning. Very Good. Unknown (illustrator). book.
