1933 The True Drunkard's Delight

Description

First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

The second impression of this work, published in the same month as the first impression.

In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.

A collection of witty verse and prose outlining the art and philosophy of drinking and drunkenness in the English language.

With verses, poetry, songs, and anecdotes, alongside accounts of drinking customs, a selection of toasts, a dictionary of drinking slang, recipes for potent drinks, and a collection of sketches of notable drunkards.

With bookplate of Martin and Pamela Finch to front free endpaper. They were antiquarian booksellers with an interest in antiquarian gastronomy.