Drinks Mixed Manual Quick Reference by Lowe Paul (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Publisher's red cloth and black lettering. 135 pp. About Good with wear along edges, fraying, binding shaken. A rare cocktail book.

Undated printing (possibly pre-Prohibition, though the boards are the same as a 1934 printing in our possession). Original cloth covered boards, 6 inches by 3 inches. "An Invaluable Companion to all who are Engaged in the Liquor Business. Including Toasts and Sentiments for all Occasions." Illustrated. Lowe, who may have bar tended at the Hoffman House states in the preface that his hair is "whitened by the shaved ice and powdered sugar of many a sweltering summer". Lowe is presumed to have created the variant of the Gibson Cocktail in which bitters are replaced by three dashes of Angostura, with half the cognac and an addition of barspoon of gum. Good, edge worn copy, staining to front cover, original owners signature at front pastedown, recipe for Hot Buttered Rum in pencil at front endpaper.

Undated printing (possibly pre-Prohibition, though the boards are the same as a 1934 printing in our possession). Original cloth covered boards, 6 inches by 3 inches. "An Invaluable Companion to all who are Engaged in the Liquor Business. Including Toasts and Sentiments for all Occasions." Illustrated. Lowe, who may have bar tended at the Hoffman House states in the preface that his hair is "whitened by the shaved ice and powdered sugar of many a sweltering summer". Lowe is presumed to have created the variant of the Gibson Cocktail in which bitters are replaced by three dashes of Angostura, with half the cognac and an addition of barspoon of gum. Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. "Drinks as they are Mixed: A Manual of Quick Reference, Containing Upwards of 300 Recipes for Mixing and Serving Drinks. An Invaluable Companion to All Who Are Engaged in the Liquor business. Including Toasts and Sentiments For all Occasions". Edited by Paul E. Lowe. Published by Frederick J. Drake and Company, Chicago, 1904. The book is small, measuring 2.5" x 5.75", 63 pages; perhaps pocket-sized for convenience. Alphabetical letter tabs on the fore-edge for ease of use. Illustrated throughout with comical drawings of popular bar phrases and toasts like "On the House", "Wetting your Whistle", and "Here's Looking at You".The book is in good plus condition. Wear and staining to the boards and spine, with a horizontal crease across the back cover, possible as a result of being in a bartender's pocket. Water stains to the rear paste-down. The hinges are cracked with the binding starting.The printing of this book predates the era of martinis, sidecars, and old fashioned's, and is filled with turn-of-the-century vintage cocktails. There are some classic cocktails in the mix including drinks like Tom Collins, whiskey sours, and highballs, as well as spiked punches and lemonades for parties and special occasions. A nice copy of this vintage craft cocktail book. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(H7-34).

Post-Prohibition Edition (originally published in 1904). Original cloth covered boards, 6 inches by 3 inches. "An Invaluable Companion to all who are Engaged in the Liquor Business. Including Toasts and Sentiments for all Occasions." Illustrated. Lowe, who may have bar tended at the Hoffman House states in the preface that his hair is "whitened by the shaved ice and powdered sugar of many a sweltering summer". Lowe is presumed to have created the variant of the Gibson Cocktail in which bitters are replaced by three dashes of Angostura, with half the cognac and an addition of barspoon of gum. A rather fragile book. Nearly Very Good, novelty stamp at front endpaper, modest soiling to cloth, some mild stains to pages.

Condition: Good. First Edition. A Good Book Issued Without A Dust Jacket. Book is generally shelf worn and sunned to extremities. Tail and crown have some minor instances of linen fraying. Rear board is drink-stained resulting in cosmetic damage which extends into the final several leaves. From board has two pinholes. Binding is square but loosening. Hardcover. Narrow 16mo. 133pp. Publisher's Red Linen-Covered Boards.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1904 Drinks as They Are Mixed by Paul Lowe | Pre- Prohibition Bartender Manual An incredibly rare and highly desirable pre-Prohibition bartenders guide! Published in 1904, this small, pocket-sized drink recipe book includes countless drink recipes in alphabetical order. Interestingly, this version includes a list of common and appropriate toasts! Item number: #28571 Price: $599 LOWE, Paul Drinks as they are mixed : a manual of quick reference : containing upwards of 300 recipes for mixing and serving drinks Chicago: F.J. Drake, 1904. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o 135, [1] Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~5.75in X 2.75in (14.5cm x 6.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! Photos available upon request.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 16mo, 5.75 in. x 2.75 in., pp. 135, [1] (advertising). Contemporary red cloth on stiff boards with rounded corners. Black title and design of relaxing drinker stamped to front. Red edges. Light fraying to bottom right edge of front board; front board slightly warped. On front cover: "By Leading Bartenders". This vest-pocket bartender's guide is filled with cartoon drawings, clever captions, and good cheer.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Drinks as they are Mixed: A Manual of Quick Reference, Containing Upwards of 300 Recipes for Mixing and Serving Drinks edited by Paul E. Lowe. Publisher: Frederick J. Drake and Company, Chicago, 1904. An Invaluable Companion to All Who Are Engaged in the Liquor business including Toasts and Sentiments for all Occasions". Binding with stiff boards and is in near fine to fine condition, small water stain to front cover. Contents clean. Jack Barrens Novelty Shop stamp on first free endpaper. Fore-edges stained in red. 2 ¾ x 6 inches. Illustrated throughout with drawings of popular phrases and toasts such as On the House, Wetting your Whistle and Heres looking at you. Protected by a Mylar sleeve. Scarce item, particularly in this condition. Inventory #20-0001. Price: $1,000.

Early Edition, with copyright date of 1904 by F. J. Drake and Co. (the original publishers) but with Grein and Pahls title page and cover (who presumably bought the rights from Drake). Original cloth covered boards, 6 inches by 3 inches. "An Invaluable Companion to all who are Engaged in the Liquor Business. Including Toasts and Sentiments for all Occasions." Illustrated. Lowe, who may have bar tended at the Hoffman House states in the preface that his hair is "whitened by the shaved ice and powdered sugar of many a sweltering summer". Lowe is presumed to have created the variant of the Gibson Cocktail in which bitters are replaced by three dashes of Angostura, with half the cognac and an addition of barspoon of gum. Very scarce printing.

HARD BACK RED. Condition: GOOD. title cont.An Invaluable Companion to all who are Engaged in the Liquor Business. Including Toasts and Sentiments for all Occasions. illustrated, thumb indexed, covers lightly rubbed DATE PUBLISHED: 1904 EDITION: 135.

Illustrated. 135 pp. 12mo. Second edition. Second edition. Illustrated. 135 pp. 12mo. Post-Prohibition second edition of this pocket drinks manual first published in 1904. Noling, p. 263 (1904 ed.) Publisher's red cloth, titled in gilt. Light wear to extremities.