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BERTALL - La vigne, voyage Autour Des Vins De France Étude Physiologique, Anecdotique, Historique, Humoristique Et Même Scientifique. Plon, Paris, 1878 - Richly illustrated first edition. 1 frontispiece, 94 full-page plates and over 400 illustrations interspersed in the text. Superb later binding signed Th, Roux in full burgundy chagrin, 5-rib spine, double framed with gilt fillets in the boxes, title, date and place in gilt lettering, gilt head. Covers preserved, interior very fresh and free of foxing. Five-fold gilt framing and double black framing on the boards. A magnificent copy with full margins, untrimmed. "The witty caricaturist reviews the different vintages of Burgundy, Gironde and Champagne and tells, with great humor, a host of amusing anecdotes about wines, vines, winemakers, owners and tasters." (Vicaire) "Numerous anecdotes are given on the wines, the vineyardists, the proprietors, and tasters. The book is exceptional and, according to Vicaire, much sought after." (Bitting) (Oberlé 409) (Simon 110) (Vicaire 87) In-4, (4) 659pp.
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BERTALL - La vigne, voyage Autour Des Vins De France Étude Physiologique, Anecdotique, Historique, Humoristique Et Même Scientifique. Plon, Paris, 1878 - Richly illustrated first edition. 1 frontispiece, 94 full-page plates and over 400 illustrations interspersed in the text. Superb later binding signed Th, Roux in full burgundy chagrin, 5-rib spine, double framed with gilt fillets in the boxes, title, date and place in gilt lettering, gilt head. Covers preserved, interior very fresh and free of foxing. Five-fold gilt framing and double black framing on the boards. A magnificent copy with full margins, untrimmed. "The witty caricaturist reviews the different vintages of Burgundy, Gironde and Champagne and tells, with great humor, a host of amusing anecdotes about wines, vines, winemakers, owners and tasters." (Vicaire) "Numerous anecdotes are given on the wines, the vineyardists, the proprietors, and tasters. The book is exceptional and, according to Vicaire, much sought after." (Bitting) (Oberlé 409) (Simon 110) (Vicaire 87) In-4, (4) 659pp.
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