The Epicurean.
Ranhofer, Charles.
Chicago, IL: The Hotel Monthly Press, 1920. 4to (thick). 1183 pp. Cloth hardcover, with blind stamping and gilt to spine and cover, decorative endpapers, and bright b&w frontispiece. In very good condition. Rubbing and light fraying to all edges, rear board scuffed, gilt faded. Textblock is browned and slightly damp-stained, binding is lightly shaken. Minor soiling to scattered margins, previous owner's ink notations to endpapers, envelope flap pasted to ffep. Interior otherwise clean. "A Complete Treatise of Analytical and Practical Studies on the Culinary Art." Includes: "table and wine service," "how to prepare and cook dishes," "a selection of interesting bill's of fare of Delmonico's from 1862 to 1894," and more. With b&w illustrations throughout. Oversize. Very Good Cloth (Item ID: 120162)
$175.00
