Wines of the World

SIMON, André L.

SIMON, André L. Wines of the World

Arcadia Press, 1969.

First edition, special deluxe issue. Number 29 of 265 copies, signed by Simon, bound for the publishers by Zaehnsdorf in full burgundy morocco with colour leaf onlays and grapes in gilt to the upper cover. Raised bands and gilt titles to the spine. Elaborate gilt dentelle turn ins over marbled endpapers. All edges gilt.Housed in original cream clamshell box. Sixty colour plates and 21 maps in the text. A fine copy, in a fine box. Typewritten order notice loosely inserted.

The grandfather of wine writers, Simon wrote over a hundred books and pamphlets on wine.
"Andre Simon - bibliophile, gourmet, wine connoisseur, historian and writer - is unrivalled in his contribution to the 'art of good living'." - James Gabler (Wine into Words)

Stock ID: 46442

£1,650.00

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