Balzer, Robert Lawrence

[WINE] Robert Lawrence Blazer's Book of Wines & Spirits

Los Angeles: The Ward Ritchie Press, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. 118 pages. 27 x 21 cm. Balzer, a pioneering wine journalist and author, was widely credited as one of America's first and most influential wine writers - he was notable for promoting wine appreciation and culture in the United States, especially California. This book contains varied drink suggestions together with some of Balzer's favorite recipes. Illustrated with full color photographs by the author. Presentation on half title page from author to La Maison Stone. Published by The Ward Ritchie Press one year before Ritchie's retirement. Interior and boards clean and crisp. Dust wrapper lightly toned. Covered in protective mylar. Purple cloth covered boards, decorated in gilt. Near fine, in very good dust wrapper. Item #4677

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