"The Savoy Cocktail Book" 1930 Craddock, Harry

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CRADDOCK, Harry

[287] pp.

Richard R. Smith Inc

1930

First US Edition

7 3/4" x 5 1/4"

*hinges starting*

*w/ … Read more CRADDOCK, Harry

[287] pp.

Richard R. Smith Inc

1930

First US Edition

7 3/4" x 5 1/4"

*hinges starting*

*w/ pencil notes on pages 282-283 & 286*

Decorations are by Gilbert Rumbold

A first US edition, first US printing of the iconic cocktail book. The book was compiled in the height of London's jazz age by Harry Craddock, the bartender at the Savoy Hotel. It features such liquid gems as 'Damn-the Weather Cocktail', 'Hanky Panky Cocktail', and the 'One Exciting Night Cocktail'.

First Edition, first printing with page number 3 to title-page and errata slip for Bacardi Cocktail inserted at p. 25. See less