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Publisher: W.R. Loftus, London, 1867.
Hard Cover, 173 pages, 4.50 x 7.25.
Item #694535
Here is the 1867 edition of "The Brewer" by William Loftus. The full title of this edition is "The Brewer: A Familiar Treatise on thye Art of Brewing, with Special Directions for the Manufacture of Pale Ale & Bitter Beer, and the Use of Sugar by Brewers."
It is a fabulous little practical manual, giving a nice glimpse into the operations of a typical brewery of the early 1870s. At the rear of the book are several pages of advertisements for the variety of brewing-related products sold by the W.R. Loftus Company.
CONDITION: Very Good. Cover shows corner bumps and only minor wear. Inside is mostly clean. Publisher's original paste-downs on inside front cover and smaller on title page. A few pencil notations on first pages. Otherwise, pages are clean. Binding and hinges are strong. A very good copy.
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