Lavish color 1930 reproduction of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, bartender of the savoy hotel in london. Various reprint editions exist, some closer to the original than others. First issue with number on title page and bacardi cocktail slip that was tipped into page 25 loose but included with book. The savoy cocktail book, first published in 1930, is considered a bartenders bible. No student of libations should be without this historic book. A witty, informative, and eminently useful book on how to make and mix drinks. First state text with number on title page, and bacardi cocktail eratta slip on page 25.
Very good with some wear to the silver foil binding. The savoy cocktail book compiled by harry craddock. Savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddocks most popular. There are only two warnings i have about this book. There was a 1983 edition, but even thats out of print. The savoy cocktail book 1930 first edition description. May 29, 2016 in 1930 at the request of the savoy, he compiled the savoy cocktail book. This recipe comes from my friend bill hovards first edition savoy cocktail book from 1930. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktails, with. Harry craddock the savoy cocktail book first uk edition 1930. The plethora of classic recipes and witty quips the pepper the pages make this a favorite of cocktail aficionados everywhere.
The savoy cocktail book 1930 new york edition cocktail book. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the time and which are just as popular today. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited first edition 1st 1930 ebay. Also, the drinks are all organized alphabetically regardless of the main type of spirit gin, vodka, etc. Its still in pretty good shape considering its almost 100 years old. When the savoy cocktail book was first published, it not only enriched the style of the times.
Octavo, original half black cloth, pictorial endpapers. Editions of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock. Savoy cocktail first editon signed harry craddock inscribed. Jul 10, 2009 the savoy cocktail book by the savoy hotel london, compiled by harry craddock, and published by richard r.
Octavo, original half black cloth, art deco pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers. Makes for a delicious and slightly sweet cocktail to open the palate before a savory meal. A buyers guide to vintage cocktail books serious eats. He is known for his tenure at the savoy hotel in london, and for his 1930 book, the savoy cocktail book. Theres a lot of charm in this relic of prohibition era cocktail culture, but as a recipe book the savoy should not be taken seriously. It was a collection of over 2,000 recipes that craddock compiled from his years as a bartender. With over 750 classic cocktail recipes, the savoy cocktail book allows you to recreate the tradition of sophisticated soirees at the savoy time and time again. Savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddocks most popular recipes.
In 1930, the savoy hotel first published its cocktail book, the savoy cocktail book, with 750 recipes compiled by harry craddock of the american bar and art deco decorations by gilbert rumbold. The savoy cocktail book 1st edition 1st issue 1930 nov 18, 2017. The savoy cocktail book first edition raptis rare books. The savoy cocktail book 1930 1st edition tristan stephenson. This is the first printing of the very first us edition 1930. Mar 26, 2015 enjoy the convenience of our spiral edition for greater cocktailmixing ease. Published in 1930 by constable when herbert hoover was in the white house and ramsey mcdonald in number 10, the savoy cocktail book is now more popular than ever. Savoy to appreciate this departure, you must take into account the bars history. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback barnes. The recipes are classic recipes but since the book was written in 1930, there are no recipes for more modern drinks such as a mojito. Vintage binding features green and golden illustrated covers, with golden text and rounded spine, as well as colorful illustrated endpapers. Weedout redundant recipes with alternate names, and you might lose 40% of this book. Savoy cocktail book first edition harry craddock bauman. The recipes are classic recipes but since the book was written in 1930, there are.
The book has remained in print since then and was subsequently republished in 1952, 1965, 1985, 1996, and expanded in 1999 and 2014. Early printing of this quintessential book of cocktail recipes, issued one year after the first, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and bold art deco binding. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktails, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and lovely art deco binding. Both supreme gentility and extraordinary fun characterized londons high society in the 1930s. Like all interesting books, there is a background story.
The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock goodreads. Typically, the boards are heavily rubbed due to the gold and silver foil. Worth a read and a stack of page markers for making notes of cocktails to try. To the introduction craddock writes on cocktails suitable for a prohibition. Dandy cocktail form the savoy cocktail book sweet paul. Bound in publishers quarter black cloth over screen printed linen covered boards, with gilt titles on spine. First edition, copy number 241 of an unspecified amount in the special limited edition, signed by harry craddock. An exceptional and very smart, first edition copy of the iconic 1930s collection of drinks recipes, the savoy cocktail book. Originally published in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of harrys most. Savoy cocktail by harry craddock, first edition abebooks. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock first british.
Dandy cocktail form the savoy cocktail book this recipe comes from my friend bill hovards first edition savoy cocktail book from 1930. It features the most popular cocktails of the time in both breadth and depth, with over 700 recipes. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. An exceptional and very smart, first edition copy of the iconic 1930 s collection of drinks recipes, the savoy cocktail book.
Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle observations upon wines and their special occasions. Craddock is also known for founding the united kingdom bartenders guild in 1934. First edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. Super art deco and just a really cool item to have. Harry craddock august 29, 1876 january 25, 1963 was an english bartender who trained in the us and became one of the most famous bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s. The savoy cocktail book independent publishers group. The savoy cocktail book 1st edition 1930 hardback by. Being in main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, co. Into the next millennium, the savoy hotel continues to evoke a world of elegance and style, and this updated edition features several new cocktails including the millennium cocktail, created by peter dorelli, the former savoy head barman. Savoy cocktail book craddock 1930 1983 facsimile recipes maps art deco design.
Im looking for the 1930 edition to buy, but am thinking that unless i am. Jan 17, 2014 the savoy cocktail book 1930 new york edition stay safe and healthy. This one is less authentic than others, but its in print and cheap. The savoy cocktail book being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings,shrubs, smashes, fizzes,juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry notes. Harry craddock left america during prohibition to work as a cocktail barman for the american bar at londons savoy hotel. Signed savoy cocktail book, 1st edition, 4th printing. With the boards unusually bright, with only a small amount of wear. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited.
The savoy cocktail book compiled by harry craddock decorations by gilbert rumbold. Originally published by constable in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of the savoy s most popular recipes. Home the savoy cocktail book 1st edition 1930 hardback can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes from. First american edition of this quintessential book of cocktail recipes, with. The savoy cocktail book rare 1st edition 1930 harry craddock. The savoy guide has for a long time been seen as the endall beall of cocktail books.