The plethora of classic recipes and witty quips the pepper the pages make this a favorite of cocktail. And finally, its beautiful and perfectly captures the mood of the art deco era. Like all interesting books, there is a background story. The paperback of the the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock at. Secondly, cocktails, in modicum, will never go out of style. Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle observations upon wines and their special occasions. The savoy continues to evoke a world of timeless elegance, and this updated edition of the savoy cocktail book presents some marvelous new concoctions. Enjoy the convenience of our spiral edition for greater cocktail mixing ease. The savoy hotel opened in 1889 and has gained a reputation as one of the most luxurious and prestigious hotels in the world. Firstly, its a oneoff, the author, harry craddock, never wrote another book. More information about this seller contact this seller 17. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock first british. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs this is the american 1st edition of this now scarce and highly sought after cocktail recipe book this being more rare than the english edition as it. First american edition of this quintessential book of cocktail recipes, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and bold art deco binding.
A superfine first edition copy of the bestknown bar book of all time. Behind every great bartender literally is a roughedup, stained copy of the savoy cocktail book. Savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, first edition. Its american bar is renowned for its cocktails and atmosphere.
First american edition of this quintessential book of cocktail recipes, with. These are strong drinks for a generation that had been through ww1. Editions of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock. The barman at that time was harry craddock and he wrote the savoy cocktail book, which was first published in 1930. First edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. The savoy guide has for a long time been seen as the endall beall of cocktail books.
Signed savoy cocktail book, 1st edition, 4th printing. Savoy cocktail by harry craddock, first edition abebooks. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback barnes. Octavo, original half black cloth, art deco pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers. Harry craddock the savoy cocktail book first uk edition 1930. When the savoy cocktail book was first published, it not only enriched the style of the times. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the time and which are just as popular today.
The savoy cocktail book first edition raptis rare books. Early printing of this quintessential book of cocktail recipes, issued one year after the first, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and bold art deco binding. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktails, with. W ithout doubt, the savoy cocktail book is the coolest book in the world.
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