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New York : Hawthorn Books, 1964.
First edition of this classic wine handbook. Small octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For James Millett with every good wish from George Rainbird In Vino Verites.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Foreword by Clifton Fadiman.
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New York : Pantheon Books, 1982.
First edition of Bocuse’s introduction to French cooking. Quarto, original glossy pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Paul Gamarello. Translated, adapted, and with editors’ notes Philip and Mary Hyman.
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Plains, Georgia : Carter Farms, 1998.
Rare original bottle of red wine produced by the 39th President of the United States from grapes harvested in Plains, Georgia, bottled in a small release intended for family, friends, and a small number of Secret Service personnel, with a portion reserved by the President for annual donation to the Carter Center. Glass Bordeaux-style bottle,Continue reading "Carter Farms Red Wine: Vinted and Bottled by Jimmy Carter in Plains, Georgia 1998."
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New York : Artisan, 2009.
First edition of this cookbook featuring family-style American comfort food recipes from Thomas Keller’s Yountville restaurant, Ad Hoc. Square quarto, original publisher’s boards, profusely illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Marina It’s all about family Thomas Keller.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Written with Dave Cruz,Continue reading "Ad Hoc at Home."
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London : Michael Joseph, 1954.
First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, top stain green, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by Sir Francis Rose. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with chips and wear. This work features surrealist artist Brion Gysin’s infamous recipe for hashish fudge, which was expurgated from the first American edition.
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London : Michael Joseph, 1960.
First British edition of the author’s landmark work on European cooking. Octavo, original publisher’s green cloth, top stain red, title page vignette, illustrated throughout. Near fine in a good dust jacket with chipping and losses to the spine and rear panel. Illustrated by Juliet Renny.
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Etruria : Albion Pottery, .
A piece of glassware modeled after Prime Minister Winston Churchill. In fine condition. The piece measures 7.5 inches by 4.5 inches.
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Burslem : Burgess & Leigh Ltd, .
A piece of glassware modeled after Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a bulldog. Engraved on the foot with a quote from Churchill’s famous 1940 ‘War of the Unknown Warriors’ speech, “We shall defend every village, every town, and every city.” In fine condition. The piece measures 11 inches by 4.5 inches.
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1979.
First edition of America’s foremost wine connoisseur’s comprehensive guide to the wines of France. Octavo, original half cloth, with 8 pages of photographs and 22 maps. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Ian White who was able to see at Chat. Prieure-L that the 1980’s will be quite promising. Best wishes,Continue reading "Alexis Lichine’s Guide to the Wines and Vineyards of France."
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New York : Pantheon Books, 1977.
First American edition of Bocuse’s classic work on French cuisine. Quarto, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with color photographs. Boldly signed by Paul Bocuse on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Translated from the French by Colette Rossant. Edited by Lorraine Davis. Jacket front and back photos by Jean-Pierre Chatelin. Rare and desirableContinue reading "Paul Bocuse’s French Cooking."
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New York : Random House, 1982.
First edition, early printing of Waters’ first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Alice Waters on the half-title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket, name to the front free endpaper. Written in collaboration with Linda P. Guenzel. Recipes edited by Carolyn Dille. Designed and illustrated by David Lance Goines.Continue reading "Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook."
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Garden City, New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1972.
Later edition of this classic work, with early drawings by Andy Warhol. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, patterned endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Tom – and the furture – Amy Vanderbilt.” In very good condition.
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1970.
First edition of the second volume of this classic work. Folio, original illustrated boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Loretta – Julia Child.” Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with a small area of removal to the front panel. Illustrations by Sidonie Coryn, based onContinue reading "Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volume Two."
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Atlanta, GA : Published by Mrs. S.R. Dull/Printed by The Ruralist Press, 1928.
First edition of this definitive work on southern cuisine. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial green cloth with titles and front panel vignette stamped in black. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Mrs. W.R. Dixon. I hope you’ll like my recipes. Henrietta Stanley Dull (Mrs S.R. Dull.).” In very good condition.Continue reading "Southern Cooking."
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Indianapolis and New York : The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1972.
First edition of Lewis’ first book. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Norman Ives. Jacket photograph by John T. Hill. First editions are scarce.
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1998.
First edition of the author’s immensely moving memoir. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page in the year of publication, “Dear Helene & Bill here is six of my nine lives – and you are amongst the few who knows the other three as well. With friendshipContinue reading "Nobody Knows the Truffles I’ve Seen."
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New York : Warner Books, 2005.
First edition of “one of those rare, truly great books that can change the world” (John Robbins). Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily and warmly inscribed by the author on the verso of the half-title page, “For Michael and Sandra Together, each doing out bit, we can change the world Jane Goodall.” FineContinue reading "Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating."
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New York : Crown Publishers, 1946.
First Crown Publishers edition of celebrated food and drink critic’s classic work, widely considered his masterpiece, each inscribed to Duncan Hines. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth and slipcase with printed paper label to the front panel, frontispiece to each volume. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper of each volume in theContinue reading "The Gentleman’s Companion: Volume I Being An Exotic Cookery Book. Volume II Being an Exotic Drinking Book."
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Paris : Éditions Robert Laffont, 1978.
First edition of this classic cookbook by the “chef of the century” that exemplifies the chef’s defining culinary philosophy, celebrating the flavors, colors, and seasonal vitality of Provence. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial boards, written in French, pictorial endpapers, silk ribbon bookmark bound in, illustrated with color photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Roger Vergé in FrenchContinue reading "Les Recettes Originales de Roger Vergé: Ma Cuisine du Soleil."
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New York : Bloomsbury, 2000.
First edition, later printing of the legendary chef’s bestselling memoir and first work of non-fiction. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Kathy and Ken Anthony Bourdain.” Very good in a very good dust jacket with damp-staining to a few pages at the top of the text block.Continue reading "Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly."
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New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1986.
First edition of this classic cookbook by the “chef of the century” that blends refinement with conviviality, showcasing Roger Vergé’s cuisine du soleil ethos through seasonal menus that elevate the art of French hospitality. Quarto, original publisher’s gray cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the secondContinue reading "Roger Vergé’s Entertaining in the French Style."
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New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1997.
First edition of this cookbook by “the chef of the century” that presents an elegant yet approachable vision of French hospitality. Quarto, publisher’s original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed in by Roger Vergé on the half-title page, “To Roberta I wish you a success for your students and your selfContinue reading "Roger Vergé’s New Entertaining in the French Style."
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New York : Artisan, 1994.
First American edition of this cookbook that elevates humble produce to the centerpiece of refined Provençal cuisine. Quarto, original publisher’s boards, illustrated throughout. Signed by the author on the half-title page, “Bon Appetit Roger Vergé.” With Martine Anglade. Assisted by Françoise Le fébure. Photographs by Bernard Touillon. Translated by Edward Schneider. Uncommon signed.
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London : Printed for J. and J. Pemberton, 1739.
Early edition of this book of over six hundred recipes and medicines, with very large additions not in any of the former impressions. Octavo, original full speckled calf, with gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, rebacked, decorated borders stamped in blind, gilt turn-ins, all edges speckled red, engraved frontispiece, illustratedContinue reading "The Compleat Housewife: or, Accomplish’d Gentlewoman’s Companion."
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