Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume One

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1973. First Edition Later Printing 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Coryn, Sidonie. The bible of French cooking for the American chef. Orig. published in 1961, this is the 24th printing from Nov. 1973, reprinted from entirely new plates in Oct. 1971, but retaining the classic fleur-de-lis cover design & all other original details. In 684 pages + Index (32 pages), with pen-and-ink illustrations throughout by Sidonie Cory. Hefty hardcover small 4to is in Near Fine condition: exceptionally clean & bright, , binding straight & strong, hinges secure. Pages white with just a whisper of tanning to edges; about 5 pages have a sentence or word highlighted in yellow, otherwise, pristine & unmarked! The unclipped DJ is a also Near Fine, with a tad or rubbing to extremities, & slight fading to title box on spine; beautifully protected in new clear mylar cover for years of culinary adventures! We are also offering an even finer copy of Vol. II; please see our listing #022912 & take 20% off if purchased together! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or any international shipping without preapproval of extra postage (at least double) per USPS rates.