Corkscrews and Bottle Openers - Evan Perry

"Corkscrews and Bottle Openers" by Evan Perry is a concise collector's guide from the Shire Library series that traces the history of the corkscrew from its 17th-century originsbased on a gun ramrod extractorto the thousands of inventive designs that followed. The book illustrates a variety of corkscrews, explaining their mechanics, manufacturing, and decorative appeal, while also covering tools for opening bottles sealed with caps or other stoppers. Written by avid collector Evan Perry, it highlights the functional beauty and technological ingenuity of these everyday items.

Soft cover.

32 pages.

15 cm X  21 cm

Published in 1980.

Wear to the cover. Parts of the contents have been highlighted, with the odd note. Please see photos.