London: DORLING KINDERSLEY, 1989. Second Impression. Hardcover. Signed limited edition - 397 of 450 copies. Signed by the author on the title page. This new edition, the first of a series of Elizabeth David classics, is illustrated with paintings by French artists. First appearing in 1951, when rationing was still..... More
Gloucestershire: Constable - In association with Christie's Wine Publication, 1983. Hardcover. 160 pages. 22 x 25 cm. In 1875, two English brothers - Walter and Alfred Gilbey - Bought from an ancient French noble family the château, vineyard and estate of Loudenne, in the heart of the Médoc. They were..... More
Bologna: per il Longhi, 1693. Second Edition. Hardcover. (4) 544 pages. 14.5 x 8 cm. In three sections, continuously paginated - conforming to the four seasons of the year. Originally published in 1651, in French, this cookbook was a hit in Italy - enormously influential all around Europe. La Varenne..... More
Paris: Chez Seurre-Lacam, 1946. Ninth Edition. Wraps. 34 pages. 21.5 x 14 cm. First published in 1890, this classic French cookbook is essential to any chef wanting to master the full repertoire of French pastry. Text in French. Pages lightly toned, otherwise clean. Bookplate states: This book is a gift..... More