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This rare two-book set brings together the worlds of wine and culinary artistry with two exceptional titles. *A Book of French Wines* by P. Morton Shand, a respected figure in wine literature, bears the signature of Jeanne Owen, a notable wine expert and author in her own right. Found together with Owen’s *A Wine Lover’s Cook Book*, these books reveal a unique synergy between two voices who influenced the appreciation of wine in their eras.

The first book, *A Book of French Wines* (Second Edition, Revised), includes a vintage 1956 guest card from the Wine and Food Society, Inc., for an exclusive champagne tasting event at The Plaza in New York. This added ephemera enhances the historical value of the set, connecting it to an era when wine appreciation was reaching new heights.

This pairing is ideal for collectors and wine enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the mid-century wine scene and the influential voices that shaped it.