William E Massee in Collaboration With (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 4th Edition, Revised. 382 + xxvii + pp. Solidly bound copy and dust jacket with minimal overall wear and use. Copy with crisp pages and clean text. Very mild or light foxing on page edges, not affecting text. Relevant newspaper articles included from previous owner. Dust jacket shows extensive wear and rips along the front and back.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Fourth edition, Revised. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1963. Fourth edition, Revised. Very Good+/Very Good. Clean hardcover book in original dust jacket. Clean green cloth boards with gold lettering and trefoil on cover, gold lettering and decoration on spine. No fading, bumping or wear. Binding is tight and square, hinges are sound - no cracking. Pages and edges are clean; previous owner name and date neatly penned on front free endpaper. 382 pages + index and note about the author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Fifth edition. Very good minus bumped corners/ends, light soiling of panels, smudge marks on front end pgs.

Hardback. Alexis Lichine (In collaboration with William E. Massee), Cassell - London. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Small rip on bottom left of dust jacket (about 1-2mm), small ink stains on back of book (two darker ones in 1cm lines and a few lighter specs), one coffee drop (small) at top of blockWidely considered the "Bible" of French viniculture, Alexis Lichine's Wines of France remains a definitive and classic guide for connoisseurs and students alike. This Seventh Revised Edition offers an exhaustive exploration of the country's most prestigious vineyards, from the structured reds of Bordeaux and the elegant Pinots of Burgundy to the sparkling hills of Champagne and the sun-drenched estates of the Rhone. Lichine, a legendary vintner and expert, provides meticulous detail on classifications, soil types, and vintage variations, all while capturing the romance and tradition of French winemaking. Whether you are navigating a complex wine list or planning a journey through the French countryside, this volume provides the historical context and expert insight necessary to truly appreciate the world's finest bottles. Hardback.…

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. Signed. Signed by the author and inscribed on the front free page: To James Nassikas, Hoping that this book will help in guiding you to Chateau Lascombe where a warm welcome awaits you. Alexis Lichine, Feb. 1960. Revised 2nd edition, 1958. No other markings in book. No DJ. Laid in is a B&W post card of Chateau Lascombes as well as dinner events and wine tasting events. Lightly read. Scuff top page edges and rubbing to all cover corner tips. 326pp.…