Search Results: Oenology from Syber's Books ABN 40533682787

Amateur Winemaker, North Croye, England, 1974. Second Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. neat, tidy copy; no damage, no writing. Reprinted. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Oenology; Wine; Farming & Rural Life. ISBN: 0999390023. ISBN/EAN: 9780999390023. Inventory No: 0267778. . 9780999390023

Cassell, London, 1967. Reprint. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. preface and introduction by author, before the text proper is a double page map showing the world and its major wine producing regions, select bibliography and acknowledgements. Orange coloured and pages. Dark red coloured cloth covered boards with blue coloured insert to the back strip and within that insert gilt coloured titles. A worldwide survey, listed alphabetically, of wine and wine producing regions of the world and their major vintages. Softening and rubbing of the back strip edges with rubbing of the book corners and edges. Uniform light tanning and scattered foxing of the text block edges. Age toning of the pages. Previous owners name to the top edge of the free front end page. The rear hinge has cracked and the underlying webbing can be seen – please see photograph. Fading of the back strip. Second Edition. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. [9], X - XII, [3] 695,… Read More

Georgian House, Melbourne, 1951. Reprint. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Harold Freedman. 109 pages, + 11 pages blank, original illustrated dust jacket. Original bookseller's sticker at the bottom right-hand corner of front paste down, offset tanning of both endpapers, Untrimmed front edge of text block. Light foxing to the top edge of the text block, and the dust jacket is rubbed with several short tears to the top edge. ". "The success predicted for this book on publication of the first edition has been fully realised, and the publishers are pleased to be able to offer a reprint on paper which, though not so good as that on which the first edition was printed, enables a reprint to be produced in a format closely resembling the first edition." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Harold Freedman. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1… Read More

Nelson Melbourne, Melbourne, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: Various. Introduction: Unfair to Beer and index. Colour illustrated end pages, text illustrated with various cartoons, and black-and-white photographs. Olive coloured boards with white coloured illustration to the lower right-hand corner of the front panel; and, white coloured titles to the back strip. Colour photographic dustjacket with black and white coloured titles to the front panel and white coloured titles to the back strip. Black and white photograph of author to the rear fold over panel. Here, then is the work of a devotee, the 1st complete, all embracing guide to Australian beer with incidental observations on great beer myths, pubs and publicans, barmaids and breathalysers, mum, flip, beery bards, and beer in the kitchen. – Front fold over blurb Softening and rubbing of the back strip edges and rubbing of the top book corners and lower book edges. Age toning of the… Read More

Not Stated, South Australia, No date. None Stated. Hardcover. Good/Good. there is no publication data for this book other than it was printed in Victoria. The latest date mentioned as 1971, although there is discussion of a 50 cent a gallon wine tax which if I remember correctly was imposed in 1973. While book is a logical continuation of "Journey to Wine in Victoria", and while it is also a history of the region, it is, a company history of the Mildara wine company. 44 pp, two maps, two 2-page colour paintings, one 2-page black and white drawing and 2 full-page black and white drawings by John C. Goodchild. Photographing illustrated dustwrapper. The book is in good order, the dustwrapper is rubbed, chipped, and has tears along the top edge. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. We are happy to provide pictures of this book on request Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Australiana; Local History --… Read More

C Bertelsmann, Gutersloh, 1964. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: Photographic. 2.1 kg 528 pages, indexed. Bound in light tanned coloured cloth over boards with a blind stamped image on the front board which has been filled and coloured. On the front end page there is what would appear to be a handling marks from cooking. V dust jacket is favoured on the spine section, and has a 1.5 inch tear at the top left of the front panel. Otherwise there appears to be no damage throughout the book. The text is in German. This is the fourth edition and covers all aspects of the cooking, and decorating of cakes desserts, parfaits, desserts using alcohol, yeast cakes, marzipan, mille feu, and has a section on Coffee, tea and outdial as well as wines, liquors, beer and mixed drinks. The layout and use of equipment in the commercial settings is also explained. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic.… Read More

Cassell, Sydney, 1968. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. 650 g; pp., x,236; black and white photographs ( 8 pp.) index. Illustrated dustwrapper. Biography ofone of Australia's leading wine growers, by his son. The book reveals glimpses of Cafe Society, the wine trade, the social life of Australia between the two World Wars and of the Zionist Movement where he played an important role leading to the establishment of the State of Israel. Slight rubbing of the top and bottom edges of the dust jacket. faint tape marking on the front and rear free end pages from the tape used to hold down the protective plastic previous owner had covered the book with. Now removed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Judaica – Australia; Oenology; Australia; Inventory No: 0285387. .

Hutchinson, London, 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: Photographic and Diagrammatic. 300 g; 168 pages, includes index, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, and 24 line drawings. Colour illustrated dustjacket. Traces of foxing to the front end page, rear end pages, and top edge of the text block. Previous owner's name on the front paste down underneath the dustjacket, and the front fold over flap, and the 1st 2 pages of the book show rust marks from a paperclip. Otherwise the book itself is in excellent condition. The dustjacket is rubbed and has a couple of small chips at the top of the spine section and a 1.0 inch tear at the bottom right-hand corner of the front panel. "From the fruits and flowers of the English Garden countryside, it is possible to make wines which equal standard sherry in alcoholic content, and can more than hold their own with other imported wines the bouquet, flavour, and potency. With care, patients, and the… Read More

The International Wine and Food Publishing Company / David & Charles, London, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. publisher's acknowledgements, introduction by author, select bibliography, list of maps, maps of Vinelands Of the World, from pages 250 to the end of the book on a purple coloured stock. Illustrated endpapers, being an illustration of a plate with a glass of wine and knife and fork interspersed between grapevines in a purple colour. Dark red coloured faux leather covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Dark purple coloured tint to the top text block edge. Photographic dustwrapper with black and brown coloured titles to the front panel and black and white coloured titles to the back strip. Black-and-white illustration of author to the rear panel. ''This geographical directory of the wines in vineyards of the world is a comprehensive guide for the serious student of wine, as well as the novice.'' -- from the front… Read More

Harper & Row, New York, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover (Laminated Illustrated Boards). Very Good Condition. Pop-Up paper design by Ron van der Meer. "Hugh Johnson introduces you to the wonderful world of wine". The book features 6 double pages with pop-ups, foldouts, a booklet, and illustrations. There is no damage that I can see. Paragraph a pop-up book for children from the nineteen fifties and sixties to enjoy in their sixties and seventies. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Item Type: Pop-Up. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sociology & Culture; Oenology; Pop-up; ISBN: 006016123X. ISBN/EAN: 9780060161231. Inventory No: 0272214. . 9780060161231

Simon & Schuster, New York, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Signed by person(s) connected with book. 302 pages, last page blank, includes glossary of winemaking and wine tasting terms, "the Big List" -- a guide to basic wind characteristics, vintage distinctions and producer styles. And and index. Colour illustrated dust jacket. Signed using a felt pen by the two authors. "Rosengarten and Wesson may in due course be remembered as the Lewis and Clark of gastronomy. Their aim is surveyor's accuracy in territory where the guidelines up to now have been little more than arrows slashed in the trunks of trees. They demonstrate, with mouthwatering examples, that while there are no absolutes in the world of matching food and wine, it does not mean that there can be no precision" -- rear panel blurb Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity… Read More

HarperCollins, Sydney, 1998. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: photography & maps. the top edge of the illustrated slipcase is slightly rubbed, the dust jacket has no damage, the place marker ribbon has not been frayed, and the book shows no damage. Suitable condition forgiving as a gift. An overview of Australian and New Zealand winemaking 20 years ago. full number line. Size: Folio ( 12"- 15" tall ). 416 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: photography & maps. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Oenology; ISBN: 0732264480. ISBN/EAN: 9780732264482. Inventory No: 0274921. . 9780732264482

Lansdowne Press, Melbourne, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Illustrator: Photographic. 11 full-page coloured maps, 12 coloured plates, 62 black and white illustrations including location maps, appendices, glossary, bibliography, index; colour illustrated dust jacket. The author toured all of the main wine producing districts, inspecting vineyards and wineries and distilleries, took part in tastings and talk to vignerons, Vintners and distillers. This book contains a result of his investigations and of additional research he has done on Australian wines since his return to England. Australians are should be delighted with his conclusions. He finds that they understand the art of winemaking, that their methods are as sound and as meticulous as those used in any of the great wine producing countries, and that their industry is backed by scientific research that in some respects has taken world leadership. . . Minor softening of the back strip edges and rubbing of the book… Read More

McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1967. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Slipcase. Illustrator: Photographic & Maps. Introduction by editor list of colour plates, glossary, bibliography and index. Photographic endpages showing bottles of red wine resting. The text is illustrated with colour photography and maps. Maroon coloured cloth covered boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Dark pink coloured tint to the top text block edge Photographic case – being a reproduction of the endpaper photograph, with black coloured titles the front and rear panels. This book was first published in 1962 and this is the 1967 printing. As the title would suggest wines from both the old and new worlds. Rubbing to the book corners with very light age toning of the text block edges and pages. the top right-hand corner of the page 221/222 has become dogeared. The slipcase is in good condition apart from a little rubbing to the lower edge. A little creasing to the… Read More

Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1977. First Edition. Stapled Card. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Various. 44 pages, bound in stiff plain white high-gloss card, with and illustrated wraparound dust jacket, featuring woodcuts. The book which is secured with 2 staples, is illustrated throughout with woodcuts style drawings, for which there is no credit given. The collator has selected the following maxims, because to read of the famous, promoted and the important condoning their indulgences, and often excesses, provide psychological consolation -- from the preface Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Oenology; ISBN: 0855720913. ISBN/EAN: 9780855720919. Inventory No: 0227942. . 9780855720919

crescent Press, New York, 1983. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Rubbing of the top edge of the jacket, no other damage to detail. With an introduction by Hugh Johnson, this book deals with what is perhaps the greatest red wine district of all – Bordeaux. The author paints a brilliant verbal portrait of this heartland of wine, take you inside the Châteaux, press houses and the great, beamed chais where the wine matures. The book is illustrated with beautiful photographs and maps of reproductions of the great wine labels. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Dust Jacket price-clipped. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Architecture; Oenology; France; Sociology & Culture. ISBN: 0517426056. ISBN/EAN: 9780517426050. Inventory No: 0266260. . 9780517426050