I am looking for old wine magazines and books. I will happily pay you for them plus postage AND open a glass of vino for you when next you are in Adelaide if you are so inclined.
I have been avidly collecting and reading old "wine and spirit" and winestate magazines and find them fascinating. Some VERY kind people from this forum sent me boxes of magazines in response to an earlier request and I am happy to report I have read them all now and I now need more material for the grey matter to absorb.
Also, anything from the early 70's, 60's and especially the 50's would be very much appreciated.
Cheers -Mark Wickman
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TORB wrote:This may help, go to http://www.torbwine.com and click on the first link in green.
I saw that Ric in the Australian I think.
Mark
I recall last time you asked regarding this. Are there any old books in particular you are looking for?
I glance in bookshops occassionally.
The last interesting book I read was 'the heart Break grape' written by a guy whom tried a Jensen Mt Harlan pinot and chased down the vineyard and checked it out as the basis of the book. my wife bought it for 1 dollar in the throw outs.
michel
I too would love to have a look at some old Winestates! So Mark, if you find that you wind up with any doubles, could you let me know? Same applies with the postage, but I won't be back in Sydney for 4 weeks or so.
TORB wrote:This may help, go to http://www.torbwine.com and click on the first link in green.
Thanks TORB, I don't think I would have the bookshelf room though
michel wrote: Are there any old books in particular you are looking for? I glance in bookshops occassionally.
Nothing in particluar, I am more looking for books and mags that give a feel for the times and opinions on the wines of those days. Anything by Max Lake perhaps, I have his Classic Wines book.
ChrisH wrote:Bugger - you would not believe it - I chucked out a few two weeks ago - the remainder of my old winestates.
Rats - Which rubbish tip ?
simm wrote:I too would love to have a look at some old Winestates! So Mark, if you find that you wind up with any doubles, could you let me know? Same applies with the postage, but I won't be back in Sydney for 4 weeks or so.
No problem, I have doubles - Send me an address via PM and I will arrange it.
Cheers -Mark Wickman
WICKMAN'S FINE WINE AUCTIONS FREE membership, LOWEST auction commissions in Australia. Now accepting wine for our next auction. http://www.wickman.net.au
That would be most appreciated Mark. Can you wait until early Jan? Are there any books here in France I could look out for. Maybe do a swap, but not necessary. Of course, they are most likely to be in French, but that could be a wonderful addition to any bookshelf. I am looking into some seconds sales this and next week, so will keep an eye out for anything special anyway.
simm wrote:That would be most appreciated Mark. Can you wait until early Jan? Are there any books here in France I could look out for. Maybe do a swap, but not necessary. Of course, they are most likely to be in French, but that could be a wonderful addition to any bookshelf. I am looking into some seconds sales this and next week, so will keep an eye out for anything special anyway.
All the best,
Sure, whenever you want them.
French ? Not particularly - I am more interested in Australian and the history of Australian wines.
Cheers -Mark Wickman
WICKMAN'S FINE WINE AUCTIONS FREE membership, LOWEST auction commissions in Australia. Now accepting wine for our next auction. http://www.wickman.net.au
I have a spare copy of the first issue of WINESTATE which i am prepared to swap for issues from the early 1980's which i have as holes in my collection. i also have other doubles of some others from early dates or can buy at a negotiated cost please let me know.
and I now need more material for the grey matter to absorb.
