Mastering the Art of French Cooking
Language: English
Published by Cassell & Company Ltd, London, 1963
- Hardcover
- Used





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Seller: The Gastronomy Archive, UK, United KingdomThe Gastronomy Archive
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Hardcover
Condition: Used - Good
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Item description from seller
Classic and highly influential French cookery book by Julia Child and co-authors, introducing traditional French cuisine techniques to an English-speaking audience. This UK edition includes detailed instructions, illustrations, and foundational recipes covering sauces, pastry, meats, and classic dishes. A cornerstone culinary text, widely regarded as one of the most important cookbooks of the 20th century.
Condition: Good overall
Hardcover cloth binding intact
Noticeable wear and marks to boards
Spine slightly worn but solid
Pages clean and bright with light age toning
No major tears or loose pages observed
No dust jacket present.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Mastering the Art of French Cooking
- Author
- Simone Beck, Louisette Bertholle, Julia Child
- Publisher
- Cassell & Company Ltd, London
- Publication year
- 1963
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 2,000 grams
- Dimensions
- 18 centimeters width by 26 centimeters height by 5 centimeters depth
The Gastronomy Archive
UK, United Kingdom
5-star seller
AbeBooks seller since February 17, 2026
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Offering a carefully curated private collection of 19th and early 20th century cookery and household titles. These works have been collected over many years and are now being gradually released.
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The Gastronomy Archive
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