This mid century cocktail recipe book, "Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide," dates to 1961 and is part of a long-running series of cocktail guides first published in the 1930s. The guide brings together cocktail recipes and practical bartending information for the home enthusiast as well as the more serious bartender, offering a glimpse into the culture of entertaining at home during the mid-twentieth century.
Its red binding and gold lettering give the book an especially warm presence, while the illustrated pages inside invite the reader to linger over the recipes and imagine the drinks being mixed. But one small detail makes this particular copy more personal: a handwritten inscription inside reads “James N. Hartman 1967.”
Whether you use it as a working cocktail guide, keep it open to a favorite recipe, or simply display it among books and collected objects, this is a charming piece of mid-century ephemera with a small human story written into its pages.
DETAILS
Date: 1961
Publisher: Mr. Boston Distiller Corporation
Medium: Hardcover book with illustrated interior
Features: Cocktail recipes and bartending information; red binding with gold lettering; handwritten “James N. Hartman 1967” inscription inside
Measurements: 4.5 x 7.5 inches
CARE
Handle gently and store upright or supported on a shelf. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight, moisture, and high humidity. Dust the cover and pages gently with a soft, dry cloth or brush as needed.
CONDITION NOTE
This vintage book remains in excellent condition. The interior includes a handwritten inscription reading “James N. Hartman 1967,” which is part of the book's history and is visible in the listing photographs. Please examine the photographs carefully for additional condition details.
This mid century cocktail recipe book, "Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide," dates to 1961 and is part of a long-running series of cocktail guides first published in the 1930s. The guide brings together cocktail recipes and practical bartending information for the home enthusiast as well as the more serious bartender, offering a glimpse into the culture of entertaining at home during the mid-twentieth century.
Its red binding and gold lettering give the book an especially warm presence, while the illustrated pages inside invite the reader to linger over the recipes and imagine the drinks being mixed. But one small detail makes this particular copy more personal: a handwritten inscription inside reads “James N. Hartman 1967.”
Whether you use it as a working cocktail guide, keep it open to a favorite recipe, or simply display it among books and collected objects, this is a charming piece of mid-century ephemera with a small human story written into its pages.
DETAILS
Date: 1961
Publisher: Mr. Boston Distiller Corporation
Medium: Hardcover book with illustrated interior
Features: Cocktail recipes and bartending information; red binding with gold lettering; handwritten “James N. Hartman 1967” inscription inside
Measurements: 4.5 x 7.5 inches
CARE
Handle gently and store upright or supported on a shelf. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight, moisture, and high humidity. Dust the cover and pages gently with a soft, dry cloth or brush as needed.
CONDITION NOTE
This vintage book remains in excellent condition. The interior includes a handwritten inscription reading “James N. Hartman 1967,” which is part of the book's history and is visible in the listing photographs. Please examine the photographs carefully for additional condition details.
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