836 - HARRY MAC ELHONE (1890-1958)

HARRY MAC ELHONE (1890-1958) ABC OF MIXING COCKTAILS [THE ABC OF COCKTAIL PREPARATION] c. 1923. IN ENGLISH. London, Dean and Son, Limited, 29 King Street W.C.2 (n.d.) 109 pp. hardback, original red cloth binding, illustrated dust jacket, photograph of the author on the frontispiece, illustrated with several pages of period advertisements, cocktails listed in alphabetical order in a tabbed index. Edition of this work dedicated to Sir Walter de Frece, MP (President of Ciro’s Club, London). 13.5 x 9 cm Good condition. Dust jacket damaged. Originally from Dundee, Scotland, McElhone was a leading figure in the bar world in the early 20th century, best known for his role at Harry’s New York Bar (in Paris), which he bought in 1923. He is often credited with creating numerous cocktails, notably the Bloody Mary, the Sidecar, the White Lady and the Blue Lagoon. 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.