Hardcover has some wear to the covers and some mild stains from use. Blue & brown pictured binding with spine lettering. 687 pp, clean & unmarked - index & appendix. First edition stated - no price noted. 7"x 9 1/2" x 2". Heavy book, no extra US postage. Hundreds of recipes in 13 categories with illustrations and photos.
First published in October 1975, this is a second impression of November 1975. Edge wear to top and bottom of jacket, slight fraying to top of spine, crossed out previous owner's name on title page, internally clean tight and square, overall in very good condition. Recipes from Julia Child's classic American tv cookery series, just as relevant and delicious now as they were then. She was the inspiration behind the film Julie and Julia starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. Julia Child died in 2004. Massive heavy book, extra postage may be required.
Fifth Printing, February 1979. Textured, semi-gloss pictorial boards, moderate shelf wear. Unique tinted cover image of oventop w/pots, pans, utensils and food, and classic blue spine design w/white titles on red fields. Pages near fine, no writing. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Dust wrapper generally moderate wear; protected in clear sleeve. Some separation to spine area of wrapper. Code 10/75 at back flap. Rare near fine early printing in solid original wrapper. 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 along with inspirational photography of old France bistros and restaurantes. 687 pages plus thorough twenty-six page index and Note About the Author. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Stated First Edition, first printing with no additional printings noted, in near fine / very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp with no bent corners. Boards are solid, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket has a good deal of wear, with several tears, chipping, a spont on the back, and some, creasing. Otherwise an attractive book with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
Stated first. Hardcover edges have multiple tiny dings. Boards have light wear and staining, primarily to spine. Very good inside. See pictures for further details, description.
First edition. Photographs and drawings by Paul Child. Hardcover volume is in excellent condition. Dust jacket displays shelfwear, with faint soiling to panels and very minor loss at top/bottom edge of spine panel. Jacket is now preserved in paper-backed mylar cover. xvi/687/xxvii pages.
The First Edition from 1975. First Printing. Ink inscription to a former owner on the end paper, else a solid copy in an edgeworn jacket with some tears. ; 1.9 x 9.4 x 7 Inches
Stated First Edition at copyright page. Textured, semi-gloss pictorial boards, moderate shelf wear, discoloration. Unique tinted cover image of oventop with pots, pans, utensils and food, and classic blue spine design, white titles on red fields. Pages very good; toning to endpapers, small sticker-pull inside cover. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Attractive original edition. Near very good first edition ready to be used for amazing culinary delights. 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. 687 pages plus thorough twenty-six page index and Note About the Author. Insured post.
Stated First Edition at copyright page. Textured, semi-gloss pictorial boards, moderate shelf wear, discoloration. Unique tinted cover image of oventop with pots, pans, utensils and food, and classic blue spine design, white titles on red fields. Pages very good; toning to endpapers, small sticker-pull inside cover. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Attractive original edition. Near very good first edition ready to be used for amazing culinary delights. 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. 687 pages plus thorough twenty-six page index and Note About the Author. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
large, red , white & blue glossy illustrated hardbound 8vo. (9.75"x6.75"). no dustwrapper. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean . tiny spot on the spine. minor rubbing. tiny nicks around the cover edges. top of spine has crease. top edge a little grey, other edges clean. contents clean & free of all markings. nice copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings kitchen spotches etc~ first edition so stated. first printing. (nap). xvi+687+xxxvip. +bio. note on author + colophon. b&w photo. illustrations throughout. 5 appendices. index. cookbooks gastronomy. cucina. cocina. international cuisine. ethnic cuisine. french cuisine. pistou. croute au pot. bouillabaisse. canapes. quiches. feuillettes. souffles. roulades. fish on skewers, fish poached in wine, flamed. fish mousses. old fashioned salted cod. duck a la presse. goose ragout. tripes a la mode. ragout provencale. homemade sausages, terrines and pates. salads, aspics and summer fare. french breads. brioches.coffee cakes. croissants. pissaladiere. walnut brantome. chocolate Eminence Brune. genoise jelly roll. madeleines. cats tongues. petits fours secs. french pastry doughs. puff pastry. sauce roster. bechamel. veloutes. mayonnaise. hollandaise. brown sauces. tomato sauces. vinaigrettes. wines for drinking, cooking and tasting.
Stated First Edition, first printing in very good condition. The dust jacket shows moderate wear, with a few tears, and chipping at the top and bottom. The pages are clean and crisp, in excellent condition, with no bent corners. Boards are solid, and spine is square and tight. Attractive book wtih some signs of use, an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
Octavo, xvi, 687, xxvi pages. In Good minus condition. Spine is grey with white lettering. Boards and spine have significant shelf wear and minor staining. Text block has water damage on pages 1-7 and staining throughout. NOTE: Shelved in ND-B. 1374086. FP New Rockville Stock.
Stated First Edition, first printing with no additional printings noted, in near fine / very good condition. The pages are clean and crisp with no bent corners. Boards are solid, and the spine is square and tight. The dust jacket has a good deal of wear, with several tears, chipping, a spont on the back, and some, creasing. Otherwise an attractive book with an unclipped DJ, and no remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
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