Aphorisms, Menu et Varietes.
by Avati, Mario; Brillat-Savarin; MARIO AVATI
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- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
1961. AVATI, Mario. Aphorismes, Menus et Variétés. By Brillat-Savarin. 108, [8] pp. Frontispiece and 24 mezzotints by Avati. 8vo., bound in original wrappers, in chemise and ultra-suede slipcase. Paris: Les Francs-Bibliophiles, 1961. A tour-de-force of book illustration. Avati, who is a master of the mezzotint process, displays his virtuosity in the 25 jewel-like prints which illustrate this famous gastronomic text. One of 175 copies privately printed and never offered for sale. Strachan 325.
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- Bookseller
- Ursus Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 52069
- Title
- Aphorisms, Menu et Varietes.
- Author
- Avati, Mario; Brillat-Savarin; MARIO AVATI
- Book Condition
- Used
- Date Published
- 1961
- Keywords
- AVATI, MARIO
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- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...