Mastering the Art of French Cooking
by Simone Beck; Louisette Bertholle; Julia Child; Sidonie Coryn [Illustrator]
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1961. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. Stated first edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's original Fleur-de-lis patterned cloth. Near Fine or better, with a very vivid red topstain, boards slightly bowed. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light wear, a short closed tear to the top edge of the front panel and slight uneven toning. A beautiful copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140945125
- Title
- Mastering the Art of French Cooking
- Author
- Simone Beck; Louisette Bertholle; Julia Child; Sidonie Coryn [Illustrator]
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1961
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Cloth
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- First Edition
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- Jacket
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- Fine
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