Lot #49: Vintage Beverage Guide Trio (1978–1998) | Rare Maritime Rum Mixology & Classic Wine Books

Vintage Beverage Guide Trio (1978–1998) Rare Maritime Rum Mixology & Classic Wine Books A fantastic instant collection for cocktail enthusiasts, wine lovers, and collectors of vintage kitchenalia! This lot features three classic beverage guides from the late 1970s and 1990s, including a highly collectible, rare Canadian regional mixology book. What’s Included in This Lot: 1. "Be Your Own Bartender from The Land of Rum and Big Fishes" (1978) • Author: J. Mark Boudreau (Prize-winning Canadian bartender, former Merchant Marine & RCMP officer) • Publisher: Atlantic Nova Print, Halifax, NS (First Edition, 1978) • Format: Spiral-bound paperback, 119 pages with charming illustrations. • Why it’s special: A rare, locally printed piece of East Coast bar memorabilia. Subtitled "With Nova Scotian Flavour," it contains traditional maritime favorites alongside 16 original cocktail recipes created by Boudreau himself. Highly sought after by regional history collectors! 2. "Food & Wine Magazine’s Official Wine Guide" (1998 Edition) • Author: Renowned American wine critic Stephen Tanzer • Publisher: St. Martin's Press (Published August 1997) • Format: Pocket paperback, 240 pages. • Why it’s special: A brilliant nostalgic time capsule of late-90s wine culture, complete with regional star-rating charts for single vintages and an unused bonus personal tasting journal insert. 3. "Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Encyclopedia of Wine" (1995 Edition) • Author: The legendary British wine critic Hugh Johnson • Publisher: A Fireside Book / Simon & Schuster, NY (Published late 1994) • Format: Compact vertical pocket paperback, approx. 200 pages. • Why it’s special: The 18th edition of the world's best-selling annual wine guide. Universally acclaimed by The New York Times and The Wine Spectator as the ultimate, definitive quick-reference guide of its era. Condition Report: • Overall: Very Good vintage condition. • Covers: Clean, bright covers with only minor edge wear and light surface scuffs consistent with age. • Spines/Binding: Bindings are tight and fully intact; the spiral binding on the rum guide is perfectly preserved. • Pages: Inside pages are clean, crisp, and completely free of writing, highlighting, or missing pages. The tasting log in the 1998 guide remains completely unused. • (Note: Please refer to the photos for exact cosmetic details before bidding). Perfect For: • Retro home bars or bar cart styling • Cookery book collectors and mixology historians • Anyone who loves unique, nostalgic East Coast/Canadian memorabilia Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Pickup category timeslot {A}