Vintage 1951 Bellows “Recipes for Essential Mixed Drinks” Cocktail Recipe Booklet!




Up for sale is a Vintage Bellows “Recipes for Essential Mixed Drinks” Cocktail Recipe Booklet! This is a vintage liquor store advertising booklet full of classic cocktail and drink recipes. It was published by Bellows & Company, Importers and Wine Merchants in New York City, Colorado Springs and Chicago back in 1951! The booklet measures about 4⅜” x 2⅛” and contains 16 pages including the cover. As shown in the photos, the mixing guide is in very good condition for its age with a little cover wear and light soiling. The booklet is complete and remains securely stapled from its cover to its centerfold. The booklet has generally clean pages with a few small spot stains and no writing, creases, rips or tears. There is some rust on the staples. This vintage Bellows cocktail recipe booklet would make a great addition to your collection!

Take a look at the photos to best judge condition. Please pay within 3 days of auction end, and I'll ship the booklet ASAP, usually within 2 days of payment received. Feel free to email with any questions you have about the item, pictures or shipping before bidding.

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Shipping & Handling for this item is FREE anywhere in the US.

Non-Domestic Bidders: Shipping & Handling for this item is $15 to Canada or $20 anywhere else worldwide. The booklet will be shipped via First-Class Mail®.


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