The Book of Coffee: A Gourmet's Guide ;

New York: Abbeville Press, 1992. 1st American edition; second printing. Small folio in glossy illus DJ; brown cloth boards; [191] p.: ill. (some col.); 32 cm; bibliographical references (p. 191) Very Good+ with a wee bit of insect nibbles to upper edge of rear board (about .5 of an inch); in a Very Good DJ with insect predation to three four areas. A good reading / reference copy. Hardcover. ISBN: 1558593217

Lavishly illustrated with many worthwhile photos and illustrations in color and black and white. Translated from the Italian original. Chapters entitled: The nature of coffee -- The processing -- World green coffee trade -- Mankind and coffee -- The coffee drinking culture -- The secrets of coffee. Coffee. Koffie. Beverages and Stimulants.