ALCOHOL
London, 1899-1900; Map showing Places of Religious Worship, Public Elementary Schools, and Houses Licensed for the Sale of Intoxicating Drinks
London: Stanford's Geographical Establishment, 1902. Map. Color lithograph. Image size 26" x 36 3/4", page size 27" x 40 1/4". Iconic map which was included in the final series of three of Charles Booth's "Life and Labour of the People of London." The last series was a conclusion of the previous two. This particular map was intended to highlight the hierarchy of social influences in London, showing an overwhelming number of houses that sell alcohol as compared to schools and..... More
The Life And Sport Of The Inn.
New York: St. Martin's, 1975. Illus. 4to, cloth, d.w. sunned on spine portion and slightly chipped. New York: St. Martin's Press, (1975). More
The Spirits of America: A Social History of Alcohol
Philadelphia: Temple, 2004. 336 pages, 8vo, cloth, d.w. Philadelphai: Temple University Press, (2004). A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
Napa Stories: Profiles, Reflections, and Recipes from the Napa Valley.
New York: Stewart Tabori & Chang, 2001. Illustrated profusely in color. 312 pages. Tall 4to, brown blind stamped cloth (some edge wear and bumped corners), dust wrapper (also some edge wear and bumping to corners). New York: Stewart Tabori & Chang, (2001). A very good(+) copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
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[Sambucus nigra]
1907. Original drawing. Watercolor and ink on paper. Measures 12.25" x 9.5". In very good condition. Signed "Lureau" on top right corner. Unfinished pencil sketch of sambucus on verso. Study on sambucus nigra. Delicate black ink over watercolor and pencil. From a collection of nature studies by artist and naturalist Antoinette Chinard. More
The Long Thirst; Prohibition in America: 1920-1933
New York: Norton, 1975. 8vo, red cloth, d.w. chipped and with several small tears. New York: Norton, (1975). More
In Public Houses; Drink & the Revolution of Authority in Colonial Massachusetts
Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1995. Illus. 8vo, black cloth, d.w. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, (1995). Very good. More
Arts of Intoxication: The Aim, and the Results.
New York: Carlton & Lanahan, 1870. 364 pages + 8 pages of ads. Thick 12mo, original brown cloth with gilt decorated spine (repaired at the top of the spine and with small holes in the rear gutter, still sound and atttractive). New York: Carlton & Lanahan, 1870. Scarce work by Jonathan Townley Crane, a New Jersey clergyman. More
The Trance State in Inebriety: Its Medico-Legal Relations
Hartford: 1882. With an Introduction on the Nature and Character of the Trance State by George M. Beard. 39pp., small 8vo, printed wrappers. Hartford, 1882. A very good copy. More
The Thirsty Muse; Alcohol and the American Writer.
New York: Ticknor & Fields, 1989. Illustrated, 292pp. 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Ticknor & Fields, 1989. First Edition. Very Good. More
Seeking Pleasure in the Old West
New York: Knopf, 1995. Illustrated in black and white. 352 pages. 8vo, burgundy cloth-backed boards, d.w. (scratched and torn at rear). New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1995. First Edition. Faded at edges, corners lightly bumped. A very good(+) copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
L'Art du Distillateur d'Eaux-Fortes, &c.; One Article from Descriptions des Arts et Metiers de l'Academie Royale des Sciences.
Paris: 1773. Lacking a general title page, but with the dated half title. [ii], iv, 198 pages. Illustrated at rear with 12 interesting copperplates, 2 double-page, by Goussier & Benard. Folio, bound in contemporary tan boards with leather spine (well-rubbed overall and worn at corners; leather backstrip quite cracked and chipped but still holding; light scattered spotting and staining). [Paris], 1773. A very good wide-margined copy. More
Psychological Effects of Alcohol.
Frontis, 32 illustrations, 281pp. Tall 8vo, cloth. Washington: Carnegie Institution, 1915. An Experimental investigation of the effects of moderate doses of ethyl alcohol on a related group of neuro-muscular processes in man. More
The Bronfmans: The Rise and Fall of the House of Seagram
New York: St. Martin's, 2006. Some b/w illustrations. 338 pages. 8vo, black cloth, pictorial d.w. New York: St. Martin's, (2006). First edition. A near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. More
Born Sober; Prohibition in Oklahoma, 1907-1959
Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1971. Map. 8vo, brown boards, d.w. rubbed, with a small tear, and repaired with tape. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, (1971). More
Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba; The Biography of a Cause
New York: Viking, 2008. Illustrated. 413pp. 8vo, brown cloth-backed tan boards, d.w. (New York): Viking, (2008). Near Fine but for remainder mark bottom edge. More
La Contralesina; Ouero, Ragionamenti, Costitutioni & Lodi della Splendidezza, del Pastor Monopolitano. Con Una Comedia Cavata dall' Opera Istessa, Intitolata Le Nozze d'Antilsina.
Venice: Gio Battista Ciotti, 1603. Copperplate insignia on the title pages. 132 leaves, 12mo, early rebinding in white vellum with title and date in manuscript on spine. Venice: Gio Battista Ciotti, 1603. A near fine copy of this scarce book. A curious work in praise of good eating and drinking. More
Inns, Ales, and Drinking Customs of Old England.
London: Bracken Books, 1985. 52 b/w plates. 8vo, brown boards, d.w. London: Bracken Books, (1985). Very good. More
A Drinking Life: A Memoir
Boston: Little Brown, 1994. 265 pages. 8vo, tan cloth-backed brown boards, d.w. Little Brown, Boston: 1994. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper with facsimile signature on title page. More
Our Wasted Resources; The Missing Link in the Temperance Reform.
New York: National Temperance, 1876. 201pp. Small 8vo. cloth. New York: The National Temperance Society and Publication House. 1876. More
The Lost Weekend
New York: Farrar & Rinehart, 1944. 8vo, red cloth. New York: Farrar & Rinehart, (1944). First Edition Inscribed by Jackson on Feb. 1, '44. "For Whoever buys this book in the Westport War Bond auction - & good luck & best wishes".Very good copy of this classic title, lacking the dust wrapper & with minimal dust soil. More
Tavernes Estaminets, Guinguettes et Cafes d'Antan et de Naguere.
Paris: Pont Royal, 1961. Numerous black & white and half-tone illustrations. Tall square 8vo, orange silk, d.w. (Paris: Pont Royal, 1961). Very good (+). More
A Theme on Temperance
London: J. Whiting, 1812. 20 pages. 12mo, modern brown paper wrappers. London: J. Whiting, 1812. A very good(+) copy. More