First Edition stated. In pictorial red boards with brown and white design motif. Tinted top page ends are faded. Light wear to spine ends. Rippling to first few pages following ffep perhaps from binding. Previous owner's inscription to half-title page. Jacket is price-clipped with 1/2 inch by 3/4 inch chip to heel of spine, smaller chips/short tears to head of spine and corners. One 3/4 inch tear to bottom of front panel with associated creasing taped on inside. Edgewear, scuffing and some small moisture and other stains mostly to panel/spine ends. Crease to rear flap. Fading to title on spine. 1st Printing. Seller Inventory # LPB009947JC

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Title: The French Chef Cookbook

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York

Publication Date: 1968

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Fair

Edition: First Edition.

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