Origin and History of Beer and Brewing by John Arnold

Origin and History of Beer and BrewingFrom Prehistoric Times to the Beginning of Brewing Science and Technology, a Critical Studyby John P. ArnoldChicago: Alumni Association of the Wahl-Henius Institute of Fermentology.Stated First Impression, 1911.SIGNED by publishers/heads of the Wahl-Henius institute themselves, Robert Wahl and Max Henius, on the front blank page, with a faint stamp "With compliments of" preceding the signatures.Condition: Illustrated throughout. Large hardcover with some light scuffing, a few discolored spots on cover boards, edge wear, corners a bit bumped. The back inside hinge is split, but holding. Lovely green-gold endpaper design. At the dedication page there are a couple old newspaper clips that have darkened the pages--see photos. This book was dedicated to Wahl and Henius by former students on the occasion of the instititute's 25th anniversary. Interior is otherwise unmarked, and binding is secure, if a little strained from use in a few places.Randy Mosher