A classic midcentury wine reference with maps and practical guidance—hardcover with dust jacket, 196 pages, approx. 8.5 x 6 x 0.75 in. Note: spotting on dust jacket and page ends (photo-verified).
Description
Bring home a smart, shelf-worthy vintage wine guide: The Wine Handbook by George Rainbird (Galahad Books, New York City). It’s written in an approachable, no-fuss style—great for collectors, nostalgic home cooks, and anyone building a bar cart library.
Details
- Author: George Rainbird (Foreword by Clifton Fadiman)
- Publisher: Galahad Books
- Genre: Cookbook
- Copyright: 1963; Reprinted 1969
- Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages: 196
- Size: approx. 8.5 x 6 x 0.75 in
Highlights
- Classic wine basics + how wine is made
- Regional coverage with maps (see photos)
- Useful reference format for wine lovers and vintage book collectors
- Display-worthy midcentury design (warm ivory + bold graphic cover)
Condition: Fair
- Spotting on dust jacket and page ends price sticker on cover
- Light vintage wear from age/use (shelf/edge wear)
- Solid binding; pages readable
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Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
