Bruno Sepulchre - Le livre du cognac, Trois siècles d'histoire - 1983

Exciting illustrated edition of this work dedicated to the history, culture and civilization of cognac, tracing over about three centuries the formation, development and international renown of this emblematic eau-de-vie of the Charente region - The book first places cognac in its geographic environment, around Cognac, Jarnac, Segonzac and the neighboring wine-growing territories, where the characteristics of the soils, notably those of Grande and Petite Champagne, favored the production of wines destined for distillation - The history of cognac is closely linked to that of the wine and spirits trade, and the author shows how a production initially regional gradually transformed into an international-scale economic activity - Bruno Sepulchre - Le livre du cognac, Trois siècles d'histoire - 1983 - Hubschmid & Bouret - 253 Pages. Very good condition of the binding, the work in its full cloth binding in the publisher's Bordeaux cloth, slight signs of wear, smooth spine titled in white, superb engraving on the first cover - Very good interior condition, work enriched with beautiful engravings in black and in color both within and outside the text, signed autograph inscription by the author, endpapers in good condition, a fine copy - Delivery service available within a few days -

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