Le Repertoire de la Cuisine by Louis Saulnier - circa 1920

Barron's Educational Series, 1977-12-31. Hardcover. Used: Good.

London: Leon Jaeggii & Sons Ltd., 1982. (UK) 7th Edition 1982 to the spine of the dust jacket. Cooking spots here and there, to the edges of the end papers, and to the top edges of pages, the pages are generally clean with a small cooking spot there and there, faint discoloration to the top 1" of the back cover, about Good(-) only used copy with Acceptable dust jacket whihc is tained to the back panel and spotting to panels of dust jacket. DJ is in mylar sleeve. Maroon boards with titles in gold, 239pp; printed finger index to leading edge to quickly find food sections. A few decorative B&W drawings. This is a standard aide-memoire for young restauranteurs, hotel proprietors, head waiters, chefs, and food writers which first appeared in 1914, a pocket reference to more than 7000 French terms, sauces and skeleton recipes of the cuisine of Escoffier. The book is orgainized into 12 sections; fundamentals, garnishes, hors-d'oeuvre, soups etc. with a handy thumb index. In the egg… Read More

London: Leon Jaeggi & Sons Ltd., 1963. (UK) 13th Edition no date given (there is a handwritten date of 1963 with the Owner's signature to the end paper); date uncertain. Owner's signature and date, no other markings, The book is slightly bowed, otherwise Very Good used copylacking the dust jacket. Maroon boards with titles in gold, 239pp; notched finger index to leading edge. A few decorative B&W drawings. This is a standard aide-memoire for young restauranteurs, hotel proprietors, head waiters, chefs, and food writers which first appeared in 1914, a pocket reference to more than 7000 French terms, sauces and skeleton recipes of the cuisine of Escoffier. The book is orgainized into 12 sections; fundamentals, garnishes, hors-d'oeuvre, soups etc. with a handy thumb index. In the egg section there are 74 different kinds of omelets identified, and there are an astonishing 300 ways to prepare sole. It is amusing to note that Sole Casanova is poached, decorated with sliced… Read More

Barrons Educational Series Inc, 1976-12. Hardcover. Good.

London: Leon Jaggi & Sons, c.1950. (1st edition?). Nice copy. octavo. hardback in original cloth viii + 239pp., text ills., index, Translated from the French by E. Brunet. Early, possibly first edition with thumb index. Neat ownership signature o/w nice copy

London: Leon Jaggi & Sons, c.1950. (1st edition?). Very Good. octavo. hardback in original cloth viii + 239pp., text ills., index, Translated from the French by E. Brunet. Early, possibly first edition with thumb index. 12pp. ÔComments on its useÕ by Jacques Pepin & George Lang, tipped into front of book

Woodbury, NY: B E S Pub Co, 1976. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Burgundy/rust cloth with gilt lettering/ emblem to the front and gilt lettering to the spine. Deluxe Edition stated.Includes the Comments Booklet in the plastic sleeve at FEP. This copy is NEAR FINE All page edges dyed pink. Exterior with minimal signs of any wear. Pictorial EPs. Inside is unmarked, crisp, and tight with minimal toning. Simply lovely. Uncommon with the booklet. .

Charlottesville: Bibliographical Society of America, 1980. hardcover, dust jacket. 6 x 9.25 inches. hardcover, dust jacket. 568 pages. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Bibliographical Society of America, this retrospective collection of articles seeks to represent, in the broadest possible way, the diverse contributions of the members of the Society to its Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. The pieces demonstrate to the highest degree of excellence - articles of critical importance that have moved forward the art of bibliography. This volume contains 39 articles that strongly suggest that the practice of bibliography in America during the past three-quarters of a century cannot be easily categorized. Instead, the articles range over the entire spectrum of the world of books. An interesting characteristic of the selection is the preponderance of articles concerned with the relationship between books and people - especially with collectors rather than with those… Read More

New York: Ecco Press, 2010. Signed by Mario Batali on the title page. First edition / First printing. Pictorial laminated boards. Very fine in very fine dust jacket.

Krauss, Ruth: The Carrot Seed. Illustrated by Crockett Johnson, author, illustrator of the Harold and the Purple Crayon series. 1945, Harper & Brothers FIRST EDITION. States 1945 on the title page. Beige Boards. USED. Good Condition/ no dust jacket is included. A nice solid copy. 6 X 8 ¼. "Ruth Krauss's book about a little boy who stands his ground and grows a carrot in the face of doubt from his parents brings up themes of individuality, standing one's ground, and what it is to know something, or the basis of knowledge"

New York, Abrams Image, 2019, large format hardcover (8" x 10"), 224 pp, Near Fine condition, no dustjacket as issued, Signed by the Author "Action" on the front endpaper. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, slight spine-end and corner bumps. This Urban Outfitters Signed Limited Edition of Bronson's classic 2019 paean to pot is packed with recipes, hilarious stories, and lots of fun stuff to goof around with when you're high. Profusely illustrated throughout with full-color photos and drawings, also includes an exclusive recipe card from Action Bronson at the rear of the book. Appended: Index and Recipe Index. ISBN 9781419734434

New York, Abrams Books, 2017, large format hardcover (8" x 10"), 224 pp, First Edition, First Printing by numberline, Very Good condition, no dustjacket as issued, Signed by the Author "Action" in his distinctive script on the front endpaper. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, light corner bumps, shallow scratch to rear board. The popular chef and hip-hop artist presents a collection of his favorite foods from New York City and locations across the planet with characteristic gusto and no-holds-barred language. Boldly illustrated throughout with full color photographs and other suitable artwork. Foreword by Mario Batali. Index appended. ISBN 9781419730122

The Day Of The Triffids Michael Joseph Fourteenth Impression Thus. March, 1984 Wyndham, John: The Day of the Triffids, Michael Joseph, London. Original copyright 1951. Science Fiction, Horror. Original source material for the film of the same name. One of the creepiest stories you will ever read. Good/Good Price-clipped DJ. Dust jacket is black with large green and white titling and ornamentation. EX-LIB.

Whitcombe and Tombs (500 gram rate) Meal Planning in Wartime, xxiv pp followed by ; Whitcombe's Everyday Cookery for Every Housewife (293rd thousand) 326pp, papered boards over sewn sheets, minor silverfish to lower board, undated but has "with meal planning in wartime" so 1940s W&T stock # is G3506, tidy but has wear with loss to papered spine, SCARCE and COLLECATBLE war era issue. revised. Pictorial Boards. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6? - 7? tall.

Ahmedabad, India: Navajivan Publishing House, 1959. One of 5,000 copies in the second printing, October, 1959, after 10,000 copies in the 1st printing, April, 1959. Near Fine, tiny rubs at corners. 34 pp. in stapled wrappers. . Second Printing. Pamphlet. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

New York: Artisan, 2004. Signed on the half-title page, with a flourish: Rosalie - Its all about the flavor, T Keller. First edition / First printing. Red laminated boards. Fine in near fine dust jacket. Erratum slip laid in.

New York: HarperCollins, 2007. Signed by the Barbara Kingsolver and Stephen Hopp on the title page. First edition / First printing. paper-covered boards. Very fine in very fine dust jacket.