Hirschfeld, Al

MANHATTAN OASES; NEW YORK'S 1932 SPEAK-EASIES WITH A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO BARS AND BEVERAGES BY GORDON KAHN

New York: E.P. DUTTON & CO., INC., 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. 82 pages. 30 x 22 cm. Al Hirschfel (1903-2003) spent a year exploring the Speak Easies of NYC during prohibition. Here he documents the portraits, anecdotes, and cocktail recipes (along with Gordon Kahn). Hirschfeld's insights into the human condition comes through in his 36 caricatures of the men behind the bar - a true record of the city's bygone era. First edition in a variant boards. Light foxing to bottom edges and some light foxing to a couple of pages. Boards heavily rubbed at corners and head and tail of spine. Former owner's inscription on front free end paper. Dark green cloth covered boards. Good. Item #4434

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