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.
The pages show normal wear and tear. There is a signature or handwriting on the inside front cover. The pages are sun faded and slightly yellowing Pages are clean! There is a lot of wear and tear on the cover Some corner dings. There are stains or residue on the cover Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
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.
Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. (french cooking, cookbooks ) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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.
Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Moderate shelf wear to boards due to age and use. Discolored spot on both boards. All pages are intact, binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. Book Club hardcover in a jacket. Slight pale foxing to upper page edges. Square and unmarked. 687pp, index. Illustrations by Paul Child. Jacket is good only, rubbed, with long tear at spine head, now in a new mylar cover. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 8vo-8"-9" Tall.
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dentelle: Borders on the inner edge of a book with a lacy pattern, most often gilt. Popular in France during the 18th century on covers of books, used more on the inside of modern books.