833 - JACQUES STRAUB (c.1870-1920)

JACQUES STRAUB (c.1870-1920) DRINKS 2nd EDITION. 1920. IN ENGLISH. Chicago, The Hotel Monthly Press Published by Marie L. Straub. Hardback, 96 pp. of recipes, pp. index, pp. blank (memo), pp. popular handbooks, brown cloth binding, patterned endpapers 17 x 8.5 x 1 cm The book is perforated at the top left, has a split spine, foxing, soiling and stains on the final pages of the ‘Popular handbooks’ section and on the endpapers. All the text is legible. The book contains about 700 accurate directions for mixing various kinds of popular and fancy drinks served in the best hotels, clubs, buffets, bars and homes of the civilized world. The introductory chapter on wines discusses their medicinal properties, when and how to serve them, the types and styles of glasses to use, as well as other important information for lovers of wine and spirits. Wine steward of The Blackstone, Chicago Formerly of The Pendennis Club, Louisville, Kentucky, Straub became one of the most famous wine and spirits experts of his era. 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.