Cabernet: A Photographic Journey From Vine to Wine.
New York: Smithmark, 1998. Illustrated throughout in color. 144pp. Slightly oblong 4to, maroon boards, d.w. New York: Smithmark, (1998). First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Smithmark, 1998. Illustrated throughout in color. 144pp. Slightly oblong 4to, maroon boards, d.w. New York: Smithmark, (1998). First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
Rome: Antonio Lafreri, 1602. Map. Engraving, sheet measures 16 x 11 1/4 inches. Image 10 7/8 x 8 inches. Gorgeous map of Crete/Candia, the largest of the Greek islands, with north oriented towards the left. A large labyrinth is rendered prominently along with major towns, rivers and topography. 'Habitat of the beast' is noted possibly referring to the Minotaur. Paximadia is described as one island. Geographical notes in the title as well as the mention of fine wine produced from..... More
Antwerp: Abraham Ortelius, 1603. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 14" x 18 3/4". Staining, toning and chips to margins, but otherwise is good condition. Friuli is the northeast Italian region bordering Austria, Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea. It's home to the sharp-peaked Dolomite Mountains and vineyards producing white wines. Ortelius' 1603 edition extends from Venice north to the Italian Alps and east to Trieste and Istria. Lovely depiction of Venice floating on several islands. Abraham Ortelius (1527--1598), a...... More
Antwerp: Ortelius, Abraham, 1603. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13" x 18.25". Fine antique map of Perugia and Lake Trasimeno in central Italy in the Umbria region. Today the region is known it's foraged truffles and red wine. From 1603 edition "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Minor chipping to edges. Light stain near top centerfold. Full original margins. Abraham Ortelius (1527--1598), a Flemish cartographer and geographer, is widely regarded as one of the important and influential cartographers in history..... More
Denmark: Privattryk, 1978. Extremely minimal text is in Danish. Illustrated with 11 bookplates, printed in colors and each with a wine or vineyard theme. The plates are mounted on individual blank pages, and 4 are signed in pencil by the artists. Slim 8vo, red printed wrappers. Denmark: Privattryk, 1979. Limited edition -- number 96 of 150 copies printed. A fine copy. More
New York: Ecco, 2012. xxxvii, 1242 pages. Pedigree diagrams and full-page color illustrations. Large, thick 8vo, burgundy cloth with gilt lettering and cover emblem, burgundy cloth slipcase with title label at the front and spine. New York: Ecco, (2012). First American edition. A fine copy in a fine slipcase. More
Regensburh: Sotheby's, 1993. 6 volumes plus the separate introduction and pricelist, housed in a printed board slipcase. Profusely illustrated with over 4000 photographs in color. Thin 4tos, glossy printed wrappers. Regensburg: Sotheby's, 1993. Text in German and English. Fine. Historic sale of the splendid collections of the House of Thurn und Taxis, mostly from the palatial buildings of Schloss St. Emmeram, a grand estate comprised of over 500 rooms. Volume I: Mobel & Dekorationen (Furnture & Decorations). Volume II: Kunsthandwerk..... More
New York: Villard Books, 1993. 8vo, 1/2 black cloth, d.w. New York: Villard Books, 1993. Near fine in very good dust wrapper. More
Paris: Glenat, 1991. Text by Patrick Galant & Regis Cotencin. 167pp., illustrated with 70 gorgeous full- page plates. Folding map showing Principaux Cepages des Vignobles de France, loose as issued. Folio, gilt-lettered burgundy leather in a unique printed cork slipcase. Paris: Editions Glenat, 1991. Scarce. A fine copy of this beautifully produced, uncommon title. Text in french. More
Paris: Devambez, 1916. Original Poster. Lithograph. Measures 44.25" x 31" This surreal and allegorical WWI poster depicts Bacchus atop a wine barrel hitting a German soldier with a grapevine. The text underneath the scene reads "Go away, phylloxera!", equating the solider with a pest to grapevines. A French soldier stands behind the conflict, smiling jovially and drinking wine. The poster advertises October 15, a day to support war work in the French department of the Herault. Adolphe Leon Willette (1857..... More
Florence: V. Stanghi e G. Maima, 1844. Map. Engraving. Image measures 27" x 23 3/8" This lovely map by Zuccagni Orlandini depicts the region of Tuscany region in Italy. Incredibly detailed, the map identifies important cities, rivers, fortifications, roads, and other topographical features. Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions anywhere in Europe. It is best known for its Sangiovese-based dry red wines - which dominate output. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile..... More
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