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687p; xxvi. A hardcover book in very good condition with dustjacket. Edges lightly rubbed and small stain on top corner of foredge. Otherwise clean and tight. The jacket has several small closed tears along the edges, one of which is held with clear tape. Otherwise largely intact.

The jacket is worn and smudged with the top and bottom edges of the jackets spine being bumped. The cover is creased on the outer edge of the front cover with the spine being lightly foxed, but not affecting legibility. The top and bottom edges of the spine are bumped. Spine is shaken, but binding is secure. Pages are clean and unmarked.

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: 6x1x9; General used book wear but appears unmarked. Ships promptly.