London: The Folio Society, 2005. Hardcover. 265 pages. 18 x 26 cm. Evolving from recollections of sunny Mediterranean fare during the bleak war years, Elizabeth David wrote about the sensuality of food; not a voluptuary - David believed in pleasure rather than self-indulgence. Preface by Julian Barnes, Decorations by John Minton, Watercolours by Sophie MacCarthy. Book and interior pristine, slipcase lightly rubbed. Color illustrated boards. Fine, in very good slip case. Item #2493

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