American Books on Food and Drink : A Bibliographical Catalog of the Cookbook Collection Housed in The Lilly Library at the Indiana University [new, in publisher's shrinkwrap]

New Castle, Delaware: Oak Knoll Press, 1998. Brand New in a Brand New dust jacket. PERFECT condition. STILL SEALED in the publisher's clear plastic SHRINKWRAP. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. 1998. First Edition (so stated). A standard gastronomy reference. Introduction. 1,049 meticulously described entries. Cross referenced to other standard bibliographies (Bitting, Axford, Brown, Lowenstein, Wheaton & Kelly, etc). Illustrated with 45 full page plates. Five indices: Personal Name Index. Title Index. Subject Index. Place of Publication Index. Chronological Index. Bound in the original gilt-stamped blue cloth. From the pristine dust jacket: "AMERICAN BOOKS ON FOOD AND DRINK is a comprehensive bibliography of the famed cookbook collection housed in the Lilly Library at the Indiana University. This extensive collection covers not only gastronomy but also the related fields of wine-making, diet, herb gardening, and household, hotel, and food management. This work covers editions published from 1739 to 1951 and is based on the original John Talbot Gerron collection to which Lilly Library has added over three hundred additional titles. Besides many rare editions, the collection's depth and breadth is also of importance. Many 19th century popular works are represented in multiple editions, providing bibliographers and collectors with publishing histories which document the many changes in culinary customs and traditions…" Oversize Hardcover. 7.5" wide by 9.75" tall. This heavy book (over 4 pounds) will require extra postage for International shipments, but only the standard charges for Priority or media mail.. First Edition (so stated). Hardcover (heavy). New/New DJ (still in shrinkwrap). xviii, 794pp. + 45 plates. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.