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Loftus's New Mixing and Reducing Book, for the Use of Publicans and Spirit Dealers and Retailers in General Author: Loftus, William R. Place: London Publisher: William R. Loftus Date: [c. 1869] Description: viii, 88, 89, [1] pp. (8vo) 18.3x12 cm (7¼x4¾"), original black cloth lettered in gilt on front cover. Rare variant edition of an extremely scarce guide for the mixing, compounding, blending, reducing and proofing of alcoholic beverages in a commercial setting. The second pagination is a section of tables, a "Publican's Guide for Reducing Spirits." Calhoun L1098 for 96 pp. ed. Early gift inscription pencilled to front free endpaper. Lot Amendments Condition: Some rubbing and soil to cloth, corners and spine ends slightly bumped; soiling to endpapers, a few creases and closed tears; very good. Item number: 317273