MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING

Beck, Simone; Bertholle, Louisette; Child, Julia

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1961

About this Item

"First Edition" stated on copyright page. True first printing with "August, 1961" to bottom of "A Note About the Authors" page at rear of book. Authors listed in alphabetical order with Julia Child last on title page as well as spine and front cover. Covers in a red and blue pattern against white background, titled in black and white to spine and front against red background (now slightly faded). Cloth shows very slight wear to edges and corners, no chips or tears. Spine slightly toned. Top page edge red, now slightly faded. No names or writing on dark blue free end papers or in text. Bottom right corner of first 30 pages a bit wavy, then indiscernible. Two handwritten recipes and a letter from previous owner laid in. 684 numbered pages plus xxxii page index, clean and tight in binding. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white line drawings and diagrams by Sidonie Coryn.

Seller Inventory # 1333540

Bibliographic Details

• Title: MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
• Publication Date: 1961
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket