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A History of Champagne
by Henry Vizetelly
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
London; New York: Vizetelly & Co.; Scribner & Welford, 1882. First Edition. First edition. Illustrated with over 300 engravings. This book measures approximately 10.75" x 8.75", with 263 numbered pages.
This book is in good condition Heavy surface wear and scratching to the original cloth boards. Boards exposed at the corners and spine ends. All edges gilt. Both hinges are cracked. Some bubbling visible on the rear board, perhaps appropriate for this title. Front end paper is loose and laid in. Previous owner's signature "John V. Anthorp" from 1886 on front endpaper.
"A History of Champagne With Notes on the Other Sparkling Wines of France" was written by Henry Vizetelly who was a British publisher and writer.
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 #(M6-14).
This book is in good condition Heavy surface wear and scratching to the original cloth boards. Boards exposed at the corners and spine ends. All edges gilt. Both hinges are cracked. Some bubbling visible on the rear board, perhaps appropriate for this title. Front end paper is loose and laid in. Previous owner's signature "John V. Anthorp" from 1886 on front endpaper.
"A History of Champagne With Notes on the Other Sparkling Wines of France" was written by Henry Vizetelly who was a British publisher and writer.
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 #(M6-14).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3635
- Title
- A History of Champagne
- Author
- Henry Vizetelly
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Vizetelly & Co.; Scribner & Welford
- Place of Publication
- London; New York
- Date Published
- 1882
- Keywords
- mixology, champagne, wine, cocktails, france, vineyards
Terms of Sale
Ernestoic Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
Biblio member since 2023
Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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