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  First Crown Publishers edition of The Gentleman's Companion; inscribed by Charles H. Baker to Duncan Hines in Both Volumes

  BAKER, Charles H. [Duncan Hines].

  The Gentleman’s Companion: Volume I Being An Exotic Cookery Book. Volume II Being an Exotic Drinking Book.

  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 the year of publication to Duncan Hines. Inscribed on the front free endpaper of Vol. I, "For my good friend Duncan Hines, with the prayer that nothing printed herein may cause any alarming disturbances. Sincerely, Charles H. Baker. Coconut Grove, Florida 27 April, 1946." Additionally inscribed on the front free endpaper of Vol. II, "To Duncan Hines, gourmet King of Bowling Green, and hope there'll be no headaches in the book for you! Charles H. Baker Coconut Grove, Florida 27 April, 1946." The recipient, Duncan Hines, was a pioneering American food critic and author best known for his influential travel and dining guides, including Adventures in Good Eating. A household name long before his brand became synonymous with packaged cake mixes, Hines helped define American standards for quality dining and hospitality. Baker's inscriptions reflect a tone of respect and professional regard for his fellow authority on both food and tr...

  Price: $3,800.00     Item Number: 149591

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