— G.H. Mumm & Co. 1827

Paris, E. Desfosses-Neogravure, 1948. Paperback. A very scarce copy of this illustrated study to the G. H. Mumm & Cie champagne house. Very scarce work. Illustrated with forty-nine photographs and a map of the region. A fascinating study of the G. H. Mumm & Cie, a Champagne house founded in 1827 and based in Reims, France. The company is one of the largest Champagne houses and is currently ranked fourth globally based on number of bottles sold. With commentaries on the vineyards, gathering and pressing, bottling, maturing, and much more. In the original paper wraps. Externally, sound with light wear and creasing to the extremities. Sunning to the spine and wrap edges with the odd small closed tear to the extremities. Two 4" closed tears to the joints at the tail of the spine with minor loss to the head and tail of the spine. A small hole to the rear wrap and rear endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with minor age toning to the extremities. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .