First state text with number on title page, and bacardi cocktail eratta slip on page 25. Complied by harry craddock, the head bartender of the american bar at the famous savoy hotel, the book describes itself as a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks know and vastly appreciated in the year of. The savoy cocktail book first edition raptis rare books. Mystery 1930 harry 1930 order 1930 powell 1930 print 1930 binding 1930 birds 1930 vintage 1930 franklin 1930 dixon 1930 great 1930 savoy 1930 grace 1930 ayer 1930 craddock 1930 albert 1930 barnes 1930 margaret first edition rare signed book jacket. I was preparing myself for something on the sweet side like a sidecar especially with the addition of lillet, but it was crisp and light. This first edition by harry craddock is available at bauman rare books. In 1930, the savoy hotel first published its cocktail book, the savoy cocktail book, with 750 recipes compiled by harry craddock of the american bar and art deco decorations by gilbert rumbold. Wm t boothby paperback 1930 prohibition punches roxana b. With the paginated prelims and tippedin bacardi cocktail slip to p.
Octavo, original half black cloth, pictorial endpapers. Savoy cocktail book first edition harry craddock bauman rare. The first french 75 recipe was printed in the savoy cocktail book in 1930 by harry macelhone. First issue with number on title page and bacardi cocktail slip that was tipped into page 25 loose but included with book. Enjoy the convenience of our spiral edition for greater cocktail mixing ease. Octavo, original half black cloth, art deco pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers. The savoy cocktail book first edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. Equal parts cognac, cointreau, lillet and lemon juice. Harry craddock left america during prohibition to work as a cocktail barman for the american bar at londons savoy hotel. First edition of this quintessential book of cocktails, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and lovely art deco binding. When the savoy cocktail book was first published, it not only enriched the style of the timesit became part of it. Early printing of this quintessential book of cocktail recipes, issued one year after the first, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by.
View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs this is the american 1st edition of this now scarce and highly sought after cocktail recipe book this being more rare than the english edition as it. He is known for his tenure at the savoy hotel in london, and for his 1930 book, the savoy cocktail book. First edition an exceptional and very smart, first edition copy of the iconic 1930s collection of drinks recipes, the savoy cocktail book. This is the first american edition, published in 1930 by richard r. With the boards unusually bright, with only a small amount of wear. The savoy cocktail book being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings,shrubs, smashes, fizzes,juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry notes. Harry craddock august 29, 1876 january 25, 1963 was an english bartender who trained in the us and became one of the most famous bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s. Signed limited edition, published simultaneously to the first trade edition.
More information about this seller contact this seller 14. The savoy cocktail book compiled by harry craddock decorations by gilbert rumbold. When the savoy cocktail book was first published, it not only enriched the style of the times. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock first british. Typically, the boards are heavily rubbed due to the gold and silver foil. Published in 1930 by constable when herbert hoover was in the white house and ramsey mcdonald in number 10, the savoy cocktail book is now more popular than ever. The savoy cocktail book by the savoy hotel london, compiled by harry craddock, and published by richard r.
The champagne cocktail made its first appearance during world war i in paris at an american bar 1. First american edition of this quintessential book of cocktail recipes, with. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock goodreads. Harry craddock the savoy cocktail book first uk edition 1930. The savoy cocktail book 1st edition 1930 hardback by craddock. First edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. The most popular french 75 recipe calls for gin wine folly. A classic of cocktail books, adorned with vivid art deco illustrations throughout. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock first british edition 1st print 1930 ebay skip to main content. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback. The recipes are classic recipes but since the book was written in 1930, there are no recipes. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktails, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and lovely art deco binding. Being in main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, co. Modern first editions and rare books wanted were dealers primarily in modern first edition fiction and buy most 19th and 20th century collectable authors and some earlier.
Harry craddock the savoy cocktail book first uk edition 1930 1st book. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to robert best wishes and luck. Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle observations upon wines and their special occasions. It features 750 of the most popular recipes from the legendary. In 1930 at the request of the savoy, he compiled the savoy cocktail book. The savoy cocktail book compiled by harry craddock. Vintage binding features green and golden illustrated covers, with golden text and rounded spine, as well as colorful illustrated endpapers. Compiled by the king of cocktail shakers, it contains. A first american edition of the classic cocktail guide the savoy cocktail book, by harry craddock, an american expatriate bartender at the savoy hotel in london. This 1930 classic contains hundreds of recipes for. The recipes are classic recipes but since the book was written in 1930, there are no recipes for more modern drinks such as a mojito. Savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddock s most popular recipes.
The book has remained in print since then and was subsequently republished in 1952, 1965, 1985, 1996, and expanded in 1999 and 2014. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the time and which are just as. Presenting 1930 1st in stock and ready to ship today. The savoy cocktail book craddock harry 0907486312 for sale. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktails, with. Its no mean feat to remember hundreds of extraordinary cocktails, fortunately you can find.
Enjoy the convenience of our spiral edition for greater cocktailmixing ease. Savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddocks most popular. Also, the drinks are all organized alphabetically regardless of the main type of spirit gin, vodka, etc. Its possible that people buy the 1930 editions for the stunning art deco cover alone. The savoy cocktail book 1930 first edition description. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited first edition 1st 1930 ebay.
It was a collection of over 2,000 recipes that craddock compiled from his years as a bartender. Editions of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock. Below is a list of the authors were most interested in, and in some cases, the titleseras. Savoy cocktail by harry craddock, first edition abebooks. Without doubt, the savoy cocktail book is the coolest book in the world. Shakespeare head press for the milited edition club, london, 1930, 7 12 x 11 in. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited. A witty, informative, and eminently useful book on how to make and mix drinks. Like all interesting books, there is a background story. Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys daisies, slings, schrubs, smaches, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fizzes, juleps, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundy notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle observationd upon wines an their special occasions. Both supreme gentility and extraordinary fun characterized londons high society in the 1930s. If you want to impress a potential employer with your cocktail making expertise, recreate harry craddocks original white lady recipe found in the savoy cocktail book. With over 750 classic cocktail recipes, the savoy cocktail book allows you to recreate the tradition of sophisticated soirees at the savoy time and time again. Bound in publishers quarter black cloth over screen printed linen covered boards, with gilt titles on spine.
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