From Julia Child's Kitchen [Signed First Edition]

Child, Julia

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1975

About this Item

Stated First Edition at copyright page. Beautifully signed by Julia Child and Paul Child at front endpaper: "Bon Appétit! Julia Child, Paul Child." Contemporaneous inscription uniquely signed by Julia in green felt-tip; and Paul in black. Very attractive. Textured, semi-gloss pictorial boards, some shelf wear, rub, discoloration, toning. As with all of this first edition, the covers are irregularly textured with light ripple. Unique tinted cover image of oventop w/pots, pans, utensils and food, and classic blue spine design w/white titles on red fields. Pages very good, no writing; moderate discoloration to exterior text block. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dust wrapper moderate edge wear, crease, spine toning; clipped, protected in fine clear sleeve. Code 10/75 at back flap. Rare near very good signed first edition in same original wrapper. One of the first, most important, and most successful, cookbooks by America's beloved Julia Child. Using a very accessible approach to French cooking from an American point of view, presented here are recipes and techniques for the beginner as well as the more advanced cook, using easily available ingredients for everything from soups and appetizers to dessert. Black and white drawings and photographs throughout along with inspirational photography of old France bistros and restaurantes. A wonderful spread greets at each new chapter. 687 pages plus thorough twenty-six page index and Note About the Author. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 022367

Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Julia Child's Kitchen [Signed First Edition]
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
• Publication Date: 1975
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Illustrator: Child, Paul (Drawings and Photographs); Walton, Albie (Additional Technical Photographs)
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Authors
• Book Type: Book