One Hundred Ways of Cooking Fish

A very scarce copy the 1916 edition of Alexander Filippini"s classic seafood guide, with one hundred recipes. In the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps.This is a very scarce copy of this work.A collection of one hundred recipes outlining different ways of cooking fish. Acting as a comprehensive culinary guidebook for all manner of different fish and shellfish. Filippini's work offers insights into the art of gastronomy, emphasizing the importance of selecting quality ingredients, mastering cooking techniques, and serving dishes elegantly that reflects the sophistication of American dining during the era.Written by Alessandro "Alexander" Filippini, a 19th-century Swiss-born chef renowned for his role in shaping American haute cuisine during his time at New York"s famed Delmonico"s restaurant. In the publisher's original pictorial paper wraps. Externally, smart. Wraps slightly soiled with the odd slight handling mark. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities, resulting in the odd minor chip and closed tear, more so to head and tail of spine. First endpaper fully disbound. Bookplate from "Martin & Pamela Finch: Exlibris Gastronomique" to front paste down. Previous seller's small sticker to front paste down. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the odd slight spot to first and last few leaves. Good.…