F. & S. Davies, Drinks of all Kinds, [1912]
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F. & S. Davies, Drinks of all Kinds, [1912]
Davies (Frederick & Seymour) Drinks of all Kinds - Image 2
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Davies (Frederick & Seymour) Drinks of all Kinds

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Hot and Cold for All Seasons
London, John Hogg, [1912].

8vo. Original cloth blocked in red & black.

An eclectic recipe and convivial guide to making a wide range of beverages, from punches and hot toddies to non-alcoholic entertainments, for various occasions. The book went through numerous editions.

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Some foxing; minor rubbing.

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