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Davies (Frederick & Seymour) Drinks of all Kinds
£150
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.
In stock
Some foxing; minor rubbing.
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