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. There was a 1983 edition, but even thats out of print. Savoy cocktail book first edition harry craddock bauman. Mar 10, 2021 the savoy cocktail book, 1st edition, london. A epic compendium of classic cocktails with art deco color illustrations by gilbert rumbold. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktails, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and lovely art deco binding. The savoy cocktail book 1930 1st edition tristan stephenson. A witty, informative, and eminently useful book on how to make and mix drinks.
With the paginated prelims and tippedin bacardi cocktail slip to p. Octavo, original half black cloth, art deco pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers. Rare and collectable book, the savoy cocktail book 1930 first edition hardcover, highly collectable. This new edition has been updated by peter dorelli, the new head barman at the savoy. It is the first us edition published in 1930 the same year as the first uk edition. The most expensive copy to sell on abebooks was a rare inscribed 1930 first edition for. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock first us edition 1930 1st. A first edition, first printing published by constable in 1930. Seuss children kids learn to i can read books cat hat. A buyers guide to vintage cocktail books serious eats. The savoy cocktail book, by harry craddock, 1st edition.
The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock 18761963 1st edition, 2nd printing with the additional cocktails pp. Early printing of this quintessential book of cocktail recipes, issued one year after the first, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and bold art deco binding. This hardcover book presents classic cocktail recipes some of which may have been invented by the author while he was a barman during the 1920s and 1930s. Originally published in 1930 by constable and company ltd. This is a fantastic gem and was first published in 1930 by the savoy and harry craddock and the full title is the savoy cocktail book.
It features hundreds of the most popular recipes from the legendary barman harry craddock, together with elegant artdeco illustrations, and anecdotes behind the cocktails. Compiled by the king of cocktail shakers, it contains humorous anecdotes on the origin of. Editions of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock. The savoy cocktail book first edition by harry craddock. First edition of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock. Typically, the boards are heavily rubbed due to the gold and silver foil. The champagne cocktail made its first appearance during world war i in paris at an american bar 1.
The savoy cocktail book first edition raptis rare books. The first edition of this work, printed in new york. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock 1930 1st edition facsimile. The savoy cocktail bar book 1930 harry craddock first edition first printing.
Savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddocks most popular recipes. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the time and which are just as popular today. The savoy cocktail book, 1st edition, 1930 from dominic winter auctions on march 3, 0121 10. Octavo, original half black cloth recased, art deco pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers. Octavo, original half black cloth rebacked with original spine laid down, art deco pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers. First edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. Previous ownership stamp from bridge of cally hotel on. The most popular french 75 recipe calls for gin wine folly.
It still has the decorative endpapers, as well as the art deco illustrations in the text. The savoy cocktail book 1930 first edition hardcover etsy. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback. Savoy cocktail book by craddock, harry and a great selection of related. An exceptional and very smart, first edition copy of the iconic 1930 s collection of drinks recipes, the savoy cocktail book.
Craddock was born in the united kingdom, emigrated to the united states to train as a barman. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock 1930 first us etsy. A quarter cloth binding with gold and silver leaf boards. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the timeand which are just as popular today. A modern version of the night before christmas pub 1932 by the press of the. The book slinger the savoy cocktail book 1930 art in the age. First issue, with number on title page and errata slip tipped in at page 25. It is a complete reprint of an early edition, with no forward or anything. He had an eighteen year tenure at the savoy hotel in london which is when he wrote this collection of. May 16, 2012 the first french 75 recipe was printed in the savoy cocktail book in 1930 by harry macelhone. A 1983 facsimile of the 1930 first edition of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock. Enjoy the convenience of our spiral edition for greater cocktail mixing ease. The savoy cocktail book, by harry craddock, 1st edition, 1930 in. The formula appears very simple, yet can also easily lead to an unbalanced concoction, depending on such factors as the juices acidity, the vermouth used, and the.
The savoy cocktail book 1st edition 1930 hardback author. The savoy cocktail book was written by henry craddock, one of the most famous bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s. Savoy cocktail book first edition harry craddock bauman rare. The savoy cocktail book compiled by harry craddock decorations by gilbert rumbold. The iconic cocktail book by the famous american barman of the savoy hotel in london. Modern citron morocco, flat spine with, at foot, diagonal onlays in different colours of morocco, upper cover with a row of bottles and glasses in gilt, gilt edges. Amazingly entertaining and funny, even more so impressive as it was first published in 1930. The savoy cocktail book 1st edition 1930 hardback by craddock. Here they were entertained by legendary american barman harry craddock, inventor of the white lady and popularizer of the dry martini. Jun 27, 2019 the recipe, first printed in the 1930 edition of the savoy cocktail book, calls for equal parts orange juice, scotch, cherry brandy, and sweet vermouth, shaken well and strained. Typically, the boards are heavily rubbed due to the gold. Very good quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller onesfirst edition copy of the iconic 1930 s collection of drinks recipes, the savoy cocktail book.
To leaf through the first edition of the savoy cocktail book, its illus trations of places and people both near and far and origin myths of cocktails you have heard. From slings to smashes, fizzes to flips, and featuring art. Early printing of this quintessential book of cocktail recipes, issued one year after the first, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by. Illustrated front board with black faded spine with wear. 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.
For sale on 1stdibs this is a good copy of the classic book of cocktails, which was compiled in 1930 by harry craddock of the savoy hotel london, with wonderful decorations the savoy cocktail book, 1930 book for sale at 1stdibs. More information about this seller contact this seller 9. The savoy cocktail book the first edition rare books. Taking you from slings to smashes, fizzes to flips, and featuring art deco illustrations, this book is the perfect gift for any. Savoy cocktail by harry craddock, first edition abebooks. Rare signed first, limited edition the savoy cocktail book. He had an eighteen year tenure at the savoy hotel in london which is when he wrote this collection of 750 cocktails. Octavo, original half black cloth, pictorial endpapers.
The savoy cocktail book 1930 first edition by harry craddock sold. When the savoy cocktail book was first published, it not only enriched the style of the timesit became part of it. Externally, very smart with just some minor patches of rubbing to the gilt boards, as is common with. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktails, with lively and colorful art deco. The barman at that time was harry craddock and he wrote the savoy cocktail book, which was first published in 1930. For sale on 1stdibs this is a good copy of the classic book of cocktails, which was compiled in 1930 by harry craddock of the savoy hotel london, with. Mix slings, smashes, and more obscure cocktail recipes with the libation knowledge contained within this literary staple of mixology. An exceptional and very smart, first edition copy of the iconic 1930s collection of drinks recipes, the savoy cocktail book. With the boards unusually bright, with only a small amount of wear. The savoy cocktail book 1930 first edition hardcover.
The book has remained in print since then and was subsequently republished in 1952, 1965, 1985, 1996, and expanded in 1999 and 2014. Uncommon signed by not only craddock, but both he and rumbold. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktails, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and lovely. Various reprint editions exist, some closer to the original than others.
The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock 1st us edition 1930. 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. The savoy cocktail book, 1930 book for sale at 1stdibs. The recipes have been compiled by harry craddock,from the savoy hotel and besides including all the. Trumpets from the steep a complete set of the memoirs of diana cooper the russian avantgarde book 19101934. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, heres how harry craddock to bill durning with the best wishes of. The original edition was published in 1930, then enlarged in 1933. Childrens kids books lot 60 early beginning readers kindergarten first grade. 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 wine and their special occasions. Read download the savoy cocktail book pdf pdf download.
Originally published in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of harrys most popular recipes. This is the 1st printing of that edition, and is in the orange cloth. This one is less authentic than others, but its in print and cheap. Both supreme gentility and extraordinary fun characterized londons high society in the 1930s.
Craddocks the savoy cocktail book, a collection of 750 cocktails, was first published in 1930 and is still in print today. While at the savoy, craddock cofounded the united kingdom bartenders guild in 1934. Craddock was born in the united kingdom, emigrated to the united states to train as a barman, returned to england after the onset of prohibition, and became one of the worlds most famous bartenders of the 1920s1930s. The savoy cocktail book, by harry craddock, 1st edition, 1930. Covers are worn, with some loss of gilt on both panels. Facsimile of the first edition of the savoy cocktail book.
Fabulous graphics on the exterior and the interior. Vintage binding features green and golden illustrated covers, with golden text and rounded spine, as well as colorful illustrated endpapers. Named after the first modern machine gun, the drink packs a punch far beyond the average lowproof glass of champagne. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback barnes.
The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock signed by author. The story of wynne and penkovsky inscribed the rainbow comes and goes. The place to b eseen drinking mixed drinks, as cocktails were known during the decadent 1920s and 1930s, was the american bar at the savoy. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock goodreads. Originally published by constable in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of the savoy s most popular recipes.
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