Simon Andre L Foreword (11 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good -. Reprinted. Some scuffs and edge tears on dust jacket; light scuffs on book; former owner's gift card taped to flyleaf. Illustrated. 192 pages. Book.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Cloth. 8Vo - Over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. "Throughout The Western World Foreign Food Is Now Enjoyed As Much As National Dishes, And This Book Brings You Hundreds Of Exciting Recipes From 45 Different Countries. Every Cook Will Be Able To Produce Authentic And Delicious Meals From Europe, Asia, America, Africa, And The Far East; Dishes That Are As Easy To Prepare As Everyday Food At Home. There Is A Short Introduction To Each Country Describing Its Typical Food And Customs, And Recipes For The More Exotic Dishes Are Clear And Simple. In Addition There Is Useful Information On Where To Buy Foreign Ingredients And On The Various Weights And Measures. Included Are Special Sections On Fruits, Vegetables And Herbs, Cheeses And Wines From All Over The World." 222 Illustrations, 48 In Full Colour2316 Recipes From All Over The World. There Are Some Signs Of Rubbing At The Bottom Of The Spine And A 1/4 X 3 Inch Chip Missing From The Bottom Of The Dustjacket At The Spine. Otherwise, Overall, The Book And Dj Are In Good Condition. 560 Pages. Very Hard To Find. 0706400232.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First English Edition. shelf wear to tips, corners, and edges of the book, tape removal marks to the endpapers where the jacket was taped down; intact jacket now in a protector is edge worn with several closed tears and small chips, old price label on the rear panel. Clean and unmarked. First printing, no others noted. "The esteemed French chef provides a collection of recipes for a wide range of simple yet elegant meals with the average housewife in mind."--WorldCat. Referred to by the French press as "roi des cuisiniers et cuisinier des rois" ("king of chefs and chef of kings"though this had also been previously said of Carême), Escoffier was France's preeminent chef in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Alongside the recipes he recorded and invented, another of Escoffier's contributions to cooking was to elevate it to the status of a respected profession by introducing organized discipline to his kitchens. Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Xiv, 319 Pp. White Cloth. First Printing. Near Fine, No Jacket With Postcard Flyer For Episode Of Ch. 13'S Cavalcade Of Books Featuring This Book, Addressed To Balzer. Former Owner's Signature.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Revised Edition. For professional & amateur cooks alike, this book by "the king of chefs & the chef of kings" brings the best of French cooking to the English-speaking world. Orig. published in the author's native France in 1934 & then in English for the first time in 1965, this is the Revise Edition from 1984, in 884 pages with Index in rear, colored photos throughout text. With sot gray cloth-covered boards lettered & rule in bright green to spine, this octavo is in Fine condition: completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages stark white & unmarked, corners very mildly bumped. The unclipped DJ is Near Fine, with just the slightest of edgewear; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free (removed for photo accuracy) to survive all your culinary adventures! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Spiralbound. Condition: Very Good. Unusual collection of recipes from an assortment of 1960s British high society and celebrities for the benefit of a children's charity. Cover rubbing, mostly near edges. Several spots on back cover where the holes have broken around the spiral binding. Packed and shipped with care.

Cloth/Boards. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ. Frontispiece (illustrator). First American Edition. 201 pp. First American edition, usuing English sheets of the First British edition [ a revised edition was published in England also in 1930]. Worn at edges, paper covered boards frayed at all edges, cloth frayed at top and bottom of spine, front hinge cracked, white spine lettering with some losses but still readable. Signed by Andre L Simon on front endpaper. from the library of wine expert Robert L. Balzer, although not marked as such and without his usual bookplate. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First English Edition. Slight wear to boards, edges slightly brown, dustwrapper frayed and torn. Heavy - may require extra shipping to some locations 2A1.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. hardback book and dust jacket in very good to near fine condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Xiv, 319 Pp. White Cloth. First Printing. Inscribed By Robert Balzer, Dated In 1966 At Villa Fontana, To Nancy And George Parsons, Recipient's Signature On Front Pastedown. Near Fine, No Wear But Some Foxing To Covers; Dj Price Clipped, Tears At Edges, Some Very Small Losses At Edges; Two Clippings About Balzer Taped To Front Flap. Inscribed by Author(s).

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.