THE COOK BOOK BY "OSCAR" OF THE WALDORF; Maitre D'Hotel, The Waldorf
Chicago: The Werner Company, 1896. First Edition. Hardcover. 907 pages. 26 x 19 x 6 cm. Frontispiece portrait of Oscar with tissue guard. Tschirky, the maître d'hôtel of the original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York, became a classic in American culinary history. Oscar was a Swiss immigrant who gained fame and was known for his exceptional hospitality and attention to detail, which helped make the Waldorf-Astoria a symbol of luxury. Featuring more than 3,000 recipes, not only for dishes served at the Waldorf but also for a wide range of international cuisines, reflecting the cosmopolitan clientele. Interior clean, pages very lightly toned. Interior hinges cracked, boards heavily rubbed with corners and spine chipped. [BROWN 739]. Ivory laminted boards. Good. Item #4498
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