From Julia Child's Kitchen [Signed, Limited Edition No. 1099]

Rare limited edition signed and numbered by Julia and Paul Child. From limitation page: "Of the first edition of 'From Julia Child's Kitchen' fifteen hundred copies have been specially bound. Each copy is signed by the author and numbered, 'Julia Child, Paul Child.' No. '1099'". Very attractive. Pictorial coated cloth boards, fine. Pages fine, sharp. Dark orange, thick matte endpapers. Deep, dark blue-gray top-stain, fine. Two bright orange satin ribbon markers; light discoloration, crease. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Rich cover design in pastel hues of blue-gray, orange, and cream. Textured matte wrapper, light shelf wear, toning; protected in new clear sleeve. Slipcase matching design of boards, moderate shelf wear, clean and fully intact; ultra rare sharp example of this case. Rare near fine, complete example in same wrapper and case. 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. Large 6 3/4" x 9 1/2" design. 687 pages plus thorough twenty-six page index and Note About the Author. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…