From the title page:
The Cocktail Recipes in this Book have been compiled by HARRY CRADDOCK of the SAVOY HOTEL LONDON. The Decorations are by Gilbert Rumbold.
“Being in the main a complete compendium of the Cocktails, Rickeys, Daisies, Slings, Shrubs, Smashes, Fizzes, Juleps, Cobblers, Fixes, and other Drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle Observations upon Wines and their special occasions. BEING in the particular an elucidation of the Manners and Customs of people of quality in a period of some equality.”