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BERTALL (Albert Arnoux, known as). The Vine, a...

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BERTALL (Albert Arnoux, known as). The Vine, a journey around the wines of France. Physiological, zanecdotic, historical, humorous and even scientific study. Paris, E. Plon et Cie, 1878. Strong volume in-4 (28x21 cm), half contemporary red chagrin with corners (rubbed), gilt head. (3)-656 pages (2), table of contents. First edition illustrated with 95 plates including the frontispiece and more than 400 engravings in-text. Work divided into two parts. Important account of a trip, filled with humorous anecdotes about winegrowers, innkeepers, owners, and reviews all the different great wines of France.