The Flowing Bowl

London: Grant Richards, 1903. Hardcover. Red cloth boards, illustrated. Very good. 243, (19) pages. Brimming with wit and humor. A fantastic collection of 19th century cocktails and quotes, compiled by Edward Spencer on the heels of his popular title, Cakes and Ale. Twenty informative chapters display the diversity of drink from centuries past. Originally published in 1899, this edition is from 1903. Cover board art by Phil May, British political cartoon and caricaturist. Interior clean. Professionally rebacked.