The Wine Handbook — George Rainbird (1969 Reprint) | Vintage Wine Guide Hardcover + Dust Jacket

A classic midcentury wine reference with maps and practical guidance—hardcover with dust jacket, 196 pages, approx. 8.5 x 6 x 0.75 in. Note: spotting on dust jacket and page ends (photo-verified).

Description

Bring home a smart, shelf-worthy vintage wine guide: The Wine Handbook by George Rainbird (Galahad Books, New York City). It’s written in an approachable, no-fuss style—great for collectors, nostalgic home cooks, and anyone building a bar cart library.

Details

• Author: George Rainbird (Foreword by Clifton Fadiman)
• Publisher: Galahad Books
• Genre: Cookbook
• Copyright: 1963; Reprinted 1969
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Pages: 196
• Size: approx. 8.5 x 6 x 0.75 in

Highlights

• Classic wine basics + how wine is made
• Regional coverage with maps (see photos)
• Useful reference format for wine lovers and vintage book collectors
• Display-worthy midcentury design (warm ivory + bold graphic cover)

Condition: Fair 

• Spotting on dust jacket and page ends price sticker on cover
• Light vintage wear from age/use (shelf/edge wear)
• Solid binding; pages readable

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Disclaimer  

The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.