Craddock, Harry, compiler.

New York: Richard Smith, 1930. Octavo, 287 pages. First US edition of this iconic art-deco cocktail book, compiled by Harry Craddock of London's Savoy Hotel. A much better copy than is usually encountered, with little or now chipping and hinged still intact.

$750.

The Savoy Cocktail Book: Being in the main a complete compendium of the Cocktails, Rickeys, Daisies, Slings, Shrubs, Smashes, Fizzes, Juleps, Cobblers, Fixes, and other Drinks, known and greatly appreciated in the year of grace 1930, with sundry notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle Observations upon Wines and their special occasions.