“Zucchero e Alcool.” Silvio Laureti, author.
“Zucchero e Alcool.” Silvio Laureti, author. Publisher: Ulrico Hoepli, Milano, Italy, 1905. A technical-scientific manual dedicated to the study of “Sugar and Alcohol in Agricultural, Physiological and Social Relationships”. 426 pp. Stamped: “Italy Industries Corp.”, 814 Montgomery St., San Francisco, Calif. This company was originally owned by the Giusseppi and Dante Bagnani Families. In 1933, they sourced, processed, and sold grape juice and wine under the name of Redwood Empire Wines in San Francisco. In 1936, the Bagnanis bought Geyser Peak Winery in Geyserville, CA. Giusseppi had previously founded Four Monks Vinegar Co. in 1906. These two entities established the Bagnani family as major players in Sonoma County's wine and food industry. Also stamped on the book jacket is “A. Cavalli, SF Italian Book Store,163 Columbus Ave San Francisco, Cal.” a San Francisco Landmark bookstore founded in 1880.
“Ampelographia”; Italian Work on Ampelography.”
“Ampelographia; Italian Work on Ampelography.” Girolama Molon, author, 1906. Ulrico Hoepli, Milano, Italy, publisher. A classical, foundational text on the mapping of Italian grape varietals, as well as other European and American vines. Two volumes, 1,243 pp., featuring 125 engravings. Stamped on the inside: “Italy Industries Corp. 814 Montgomery St., San Francisco, Calif.” This firm produced grape juice and wine starting in 1933, right after the repeal of Prohibition. The father, Giuseppe, and his son, Dante Bagnani, were the owners. Their wines were called “Redwood Empire Wines.” In 1936, the Bagnanis bought Geyser Peak Winery in Geyserville, CA. Giuseppe had previously founded Four Monks Vinegar Co. in 1906. These two entities established them as major players in the wine and food industry in Sonoma County. Their grapes were all sourced and processed in Sonoma County. These two volumes are also stamped “A.Cavalli, Italian Book Store, 163 Columbus Ave. San Francisco, Cal.” Famous SF landmark bookstore founded in 1880. The book was written after the Phylloxera crisis, a major viticultural event. 5 3/4” X 4”. Condition: good. Healdsburg, CA. found.
Wine Museum Catalogs
Set of five (5) catalogs comprising the California Wine Museum Collection. These books contain twenty-two categories of specific items relating to the wine industry. There are 765 pages with images of each item in the collection, with descriptions.
1880, History of Sonoma County
Includes local history and county biographies. Pacific Press, Oakland, California. Printers, Stereotypers, and Binders. Published by Allen Bowen & Co., San Francisco. 717pp. Rare.
“Grape Culture, Wines And Winemaking”
“Grape Culture, Wines And Winemaking” By Agoston Haraszthy, 1862. First Edition; published by Harper Bros., New York. 420 PP. with frontispiece of Buena Vista Ranch. Full-page and in-text illustrations. Rare.
“Historical Atlas of Sonoma County.”
This is a 15” X 18” format with more than 100 hand colored maps and illustrations. This is an original copy in good condition. This Atlas is scarce in the Marketplace.
1868 Advertising Broadside
1868 Advertising broadside from Tremblag Constructeurs à Tours, Mr. Duroux à Rouzan.
Chief Executive Viticultural Officer Brochures
Three brochures from 1882-1883 issued by the Chief Executive Viticultural officer to the California Board of State Viticultural Commissioners.
“Bacchanal with 3 Putti” Etching
“Bacchanal with 3 Putti.” Girolamo Scarsello, after Giovanni Andrea Sirani. 1670. 7.5” X 5.9.” 1670. An etching on laid paper.
State Viticultural Commission, First Annual Report
State Viticultural Commission, First Annual Report of the Board of State Viticultural Commissioners. Second Edition, Revised, 1881.
1862 French Broadside
1862 French broadside illustrating wine pumps for sale of the “California” style produced by Maltman Shaw, Paris. Showing six cuts of equipment. 21 1/4” X 13.”
1870s French Advertising Broadside
1870s French advertising broadside illustrating various elaborate grape-press styles and other viticultural equipment with detailed descriptions.
1870s French Advertising Broadside
1870s French advertising broadside for the sale of grape presses and general winemaking equipment. Advertising Pollard, manufacturers of wine equipment. a’St-Pierre. Single-sided poster.
1867 French Broadside
1867 French broadside from Samain Mfg. À Blois (Loire & Cher) regarding their wine presses for sale. Very exotic, including one press that was horse-driven! 15” X 10 1/2.”
1870s French Broadside
1870s French broadside for the sale of grape presses. E. Mabille Ferris & A. Ambrose, Indre-et-Loire region. Showing various styles and mechanisms available, and a river view of the factory. Double-sided (EPH462). 17 1/2” X 11.”
Mid-19th C. Broadside
Mid 19th C Broadside, a selling tool for French grape presses by Dovalle, Indre-et-Loire region. Double-sided (EPH460). Showing six examples with sizes and prices. 12 1/2” X 9 1/2.”
1890 Broadside
1890 Broadside for the auction sale of the vineyard and winery properties of California patriots and early winemakers in Sonoma County, Franklin Sears and Jacob R Snyder. Including the winery and its equipment. Only known copy. 15” X 23.”
Vintage 1877 Thompson Map Sonoma County
Vintage 1877 Thompson Map Sonoma Co. showing the area of Healdsburg, and Bodega to Sebastopol, Santa Rosa Brewery image included in the image. 17 1/2” X 28.
Original 1877 Thompson Map Sonoma Co.
Original 1877 Thompson map of Sonoma Co. illustrating Sonoma City & its surroundings. 17 1/2” X 29.”
1877 Thompson Map of Sonoma Co.
1877 Thompson map of Sonoma Co. Map of the Windsor & Sotoyome Rancho. 17 1/2” X 28.”