This was the first of Philip Morton Shand’s four books on wine.
He wrote in an uncompromising style and might have found it difficult to fit into today’s politically correct society.
Shand was the grandfather of Camilla Parker Bowles, now wife of Prince Charles.
A very entertaining read.
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, London
Edition: 1926
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An interesting account of the history of one of London’s oldest surviving wine merchants.
Publisher: Chatto & Windus, London
Edition: 1950
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The reminiscences of Ian Maxwell Campbell covering his career as a London wine merchant. The book is dedicated to “The Master, Wardens and Liverymen of the Vintners’ Company”.
An interesting read.
Publisher: Chapman & Hall, London
Edition: 1950
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A series of quotes from the writings of authers and poets going back through history, the earliest being from the Greek poet Anaecreon (563-478 B.C.).
Publisher: W. H. Houldershaw Ltd., London
Edition: 1950
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A collection of small pocket books giving basic information about various wines.
Publisher: The Wine and Food Society
Edition: 1950
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An interesting little book which gives an insight into the characters and writings of days gone by rather than on wine itself, with an interesting chapter on Port in the eighteenth century.
Publisher: Michael Joseph, London
Edition: 1951
Pages: 232
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A small pamphlet giving lots of suggested wine and food pairings.
Publisher: Wine and Food Society
Edition: 1951
Pages: 20
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A charming little book with some good advice for those wishing to explore the world of wine from the comfort of their home.
There is an amusing section on “Starting a cellar” which suggests 20 wines to buy for a total cost of £20. Those were the days!
Publisher: Newman Neame
Edition: 1952
Pages: 32
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A nice old illustrated guide to the principal wine regions of Europe including a brief chapter on Port.
Publisher: W. & R. Chambers Limited, London
Edition: 1952
Pages: 200
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This is a slightly enlarged and updated version of The Wine Connoisseur’s Catechism, written by the same author 19 years earlier.
Interestingly, the earlier book places Port first in the list of wines discussed whereas this later publication places it second to last. This is a common feature of books from this era and is a demonstration of the change in fashions in wine drinking that occurred during the first half of the 20th century.
Publisher: Newman Neame, London
Edition: 1953
Pages: 56
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