1928 Jerry Thomas Bon Vivants Cocktail Bartenders Rare THIS IS A VERY RARE FIND!!! FREE SHIPPING!!!! Start Price USD 499.99 Current Price USD 499.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Wichita, Kansas See more about '1928 Jerry Thomas Bon Vivants Cocktail Bartenders Rare' Description 1928 Jerry Thomas Bon Vivant's Cocktail Bartenders Rare The bon vivant’s companionHow to mix drinksByProfessor Jerry Thomas Copyright 1928 THIRD Printing November, 1928 When prohibition placed its stranglehold on our nation, it doomed for more than thirteen years the real art and etiquette of drinking. Book, articles, advertising and broadcasting concerning liquor, and all formulas for mixing drinks once popular in all branches of society, were placed under Federal ban. From the hands of law-abiding experts the liquor business passed into the hands of novices from the underworld. Concoctions were served under titles never before known to the drinking world. Most of these drinks were abominable, mixed by men who did not know even the rudiments of the art. America today must unlearn all the follies she was taught in the name of Bacchus and must learn all over again what she has unlearned.   This is a wonderful well preserved copy of this VERY hard-to-find Classic THE BON VIVANT’S COMPANION OR HOW TO MIX DRINKS compiled by Professor Jerry Thomas; 1928 THIRD printing 1928; hardback with 169 pages; the boards have a few small stains and a little wear around the edges but still solid; tight spine; bottom corners bumped; very little foxing; text block clean, pages tanned from age; this book is filled with delicious cocktails, wines, liqueurs recipes. It’s a must have for any collector.  FREE SHIPPING ON BUY IT NOW $499.99 ONLY!!!!!!!! Payment is expected within 48 hours if using paypal. If you are paying by personal check item will not be shipped until your check clears the bank and payment is expected within 5 days of auction closing. If item is not paid for within 7 days an unpaid item dispute will be filed against the buyer!! Insurance is optional I am not responsible for The United States Postal Service, insurance is to protect your purchase and strongly suggested. Books, Magazines and other printed matter will be shipped first class mail which shipping time per the USPS is 2-5 days. Priority Mail is available upon request. Please email for a quote based on weight and distance from Maize Kansas 67101. Shipping time for Priority Mail thru the USPS is 2-3 days. International Shipping is available. Please e-mail for rates to your address. Sellers are not responsible for service transit time. This information is provided by the carrier and excludes weekends and holidays. Note that transit times may vary, particularly during peak periods. ANY ITEM WITH FREE SHIPPING IS USA ONLY ALL OTHER COUNTRIES WILL HAVE DISCOUNTED SHIPPING. All sales are final unless item is grossly misdescribed.We are sellers of antique cocktail recipe books, barware and other unique items. You can reach us via e-mail at aimarketers@yahoo.com. We will do our best to get back to you within a few hours. aimarketers Store Place a Bid!