From Julia Child's Kitchen [Signed, Limited Edition No. 217]

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. 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. '217'". Very attractive. Pictorial coated cloth boards, near fine, some texturing to surface. Pages near fine, sharp. Dark orange endpapers. Deep, dark blue-gray top-stain. Two bright orange satin ribbon markers. Bind fine; hinges intact. Rich cover design in pastel hues of blue-gray, orange, and cream. Textured matte wrapper, light shelf wear; protected in new clear sleeve. Slipcase matching design of boards, moderate shelf wear, rub, discoloration. Rare near fine, complete example in very good 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.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Child, Paul (Drawings and Photographs); Walton, Albie (Additional Technical Photographs). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.