Notes on a cellar-book / George Saintsbury
1978, 1st ed. reprinted / with a new preface by H.W. Yoxall. London : Macmillan and Co., Limited. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #404828
ISBN: 0333005929
Physical description; 227 pp. 18 cm. Contents; Preliminary. -- Note to third edition. -- Origins. -- Sherry and Madeira. -- Port. -- Claret and Burgundy. -- Champagne and other French white wines. -- Hock, Moselle and the rest. -- Spirits: Hollands and whisky. -- Spirits: Brandy, rum, gin, etc. -- Liqueurs. -- Beer and cider. -- 'Mixed liquors.' -- Bottles and glasses. -- Cellar arrangements. -- Conclusio ad diversos (with a few Barmecide invitations). -- Postscripts. Subjects; Wine and wine making. Alcoholic beverages. Food and wine pairing. Liquors. Menus.
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