New York: D. Appleton-Century Company, Incorporated, 1934. Octavo (19.5 x 13.5 cm.), 102 pages. Index. Photographically illustrated. FIRST EDITION. William Heinemann issued the book in England the same year. A work on dining and entertaining from one of the most prominent American socialites of the early 20th century, immortalized in the lyrics of Cole Porter's Anything Goes. She's been credited, though not entirely accurately, with having invented the profession of interior design. Some light foxing to text-block edges; Fore edge of a few leaves rough from having been cut open. In publisher's bright orange cloth, gilt-titled at spine and on front board. In unclipped, printed in black and orange. Some edgwear to jacket and a bit of fading to the spine panel. Still a near fine copy of an elusive book.

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Bookseller: Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 7263
Title: Elsie De Wolfe's Recipes for Successful Dining
Author: De Wolfe, Elsie (Lady Mendl)
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: D. Appleton-Century Company, Incorporated
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1934
Keywords: cookbook, cookery, interior design, socialites, society, entertaining

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Fore Edge: The portion of a book that is opposite the spine. That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a traditional...
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