829 - WILLIAM TERRINGTON

WILLIAM TERRINGTON COOLING CUPS AND DAINTY DRINKS A COLLECTION OF GENERAL INFORMATION ON BEVERAGES OF ALL KINDS. FIRST EDITION 1869. IN ENGLISH. London and New York, George Routledge and Sons, 1869. 223 pp., bound, in the publisher’s original green cloth binding, embossed with ‘Reynolds Library – Notting Hill’ on the flyleaf, a handwritten name in ink across the title page. Printed by Woodfall and Kinder, Milford Lane, Strand, W.C., London. 16.9 x 11.4 x 2.4 cm Cover damaged, spine detached, water stains at the end of the book on the boards and cover. This book is considered the first British publication devoted to cocktails. It offers a complete collection of recipes for ‘cups’ and other mixed drinks, as well as insightful analyses of the beverages. It helped to popularise cocktail-making in Britain and serves as a reference work for enthusiasts of the history of mixology. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.