Pictorial Atlas of Australian Wines; The Great Book of Wine; South African Wine; The Wine Atlas of California

Various; Thomas K. Hardy; Joseph JobeĢ ; James Halliday; Dave Hughes; Phyllis Hands; John Kench

Published by Various; Angus & Robertson Ltd; 1968-1993, Various, 1968

About this Item

A comprehensive quartet of volumes authored by experts and enthusiasts, covering all aspects of oenology. One of which is signed by the author. This is a four volume set, covering all aspects of oenology, authored by experts and enthusiasts.The volumes consist of:Pictorial Atlas of Australian Wines by Thomas K. Hardy, with photography from Milan Roden. Published by Grape Vision Pty Ltd, 1968:This copy is a first edition, signed by the photographer and the author. It is bound in the publisher's original paper wraps. This copy illuminates the Australian wine industry, celebrating 300 hundred Australian wines with the hope of guiding those looking to follow the "wine discovery trail".The Great Book of Wine, edited by Joseph JobeĢ in collaboration with Percy Knauth and Valerie Green. Published by Edita Lausanne c1982, via copies held at Jisc:This edition is a revised edition, first thus. This volume is bound in the publisher's original cloth binding, with original unclipped dust wrapper. This is a comprehensive exploration of global wine culture, exploring the history, culture, production and traditions of winemaking across various regions, with complementing maps, photograph facsimiles and illustrations.South African Wine by Dave Hughes, Phyllis Hands and John Kench. Published by Struik, 1992:This copy is a first edition, with the publisher's original green cloth binding, and the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. This copy is a comprehensive authority on South African wine with more than 250 full-colour photographs and illustrations. With chapters covering the wine industry, appreciating the wine, its cultivation and grape varieties to name a few.The Wine Atlas of California by James Halliday, published by Angus & Robertson Ltd, 1993:In the publisher's original bottle-green cloth binding, with the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. This is the first Australian edition of this work. This volume delves into the diverse regions of California, providing an in-depth exploration of the wine making industry. With 36 coloured maps and 300 colour illustrations and photograph facsimiles throughout, In the publisher's original binding and dust wrapper. Externally, generally very smart. Slight rubbing to extremities. One or two faint handling marks to boards. Wraps of Pictorial are detached from binding. Offsetting from author's and photographer's gold ink signatures on title page of Pictorial. Dust wrappers in smart condition, Unclipped. One or two faint handling marks and slight bumping. One small chip to South African Wine. One small closed tear to The Wine Atlas of California's back wrap. The odd closed tear to extremities of Great Book of Wine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pictorial Atlas of Australian Wines; The Great Book of Wine; South African Wine; The Wine Atlas of California
• Publisher: Various; Angus & Robertson Ltd; 1968-1993, Various
• Publication Date: 1968
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Various
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Signed: signed by author
• Book Type: book
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