A Handbook of Gastronomy (Physiologie Du Gout) por Brillat-Savarin, Jean-Anthelme - 1884

New York: J. W. Bouton, 1884. First enlarged unabridged English translation of Brillat-Savarin's masterpiece. Quarto, bound in full morocco by Tout with gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, patterned endpapers, ribbon bound in, top edge gilt, illustrated by A. Lalauze, tissue-guarded frontispiece of Brillat-Savarin. In fine condition. An exceptional example. As the author of The Physiology of Taste (Physiologie du Gout), French lawyer and politician Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin gained fame as an epicure and gastronome, in fact coining the term 'gastronomy.' Published two months before his death, Physiologie du Gout has not been out of print since it first appeared in December 1825 and has remained a cornerstone in the field.

Charlottesville: Bibliographical Society of America, 1980. hardcover, dust jacket. 6 x 9.25 inches. hardcover, dust jacket. 568 pages. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Bibliographical Society of America, this retrospective collection of articles seeks to represent, in the broadest possible way, the diverse contributions of the members of the Society to its Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America. The pieces demonstrate to the highest degree of excellence - articles of critical importance that have moved forward the art of bibliography. This volume contains 39 articles that strongly suggest that the practice of bibliography in America during the past three-quarters of a century cannot be easily categorized. Instead, the articles range over the entire spectrum of the world of books. An interesting characteristic of the selection is the preponderance of articles concerned with the relationship between books and people - especially with collectors rather than with those… Ler mais

New York: Ecco Press, 2010. Signed by Mario Batali on the title page. First edition / First printing. Pictorial laminated boards. Very fine in very fine dust jacket.

Krauss, Ruth: The Carrot Seed. Illustrated by Crockett Johnson, author, illustrator of the Harold and the Purple Crayon series. 1945, Harper & Brothers FIRST EDITION. States 1945 on the title page. Beige Boards. USED. Good Condition/ no dust jacket is included. A nice solid copy. 6 X 8 ¼. "Ruth Krauss's book about a little boy who stands his ground and grows a carrot in the face of doubt from his parents brings up themes of individuality, standing one's ground, and what it is to know something, or the basis of knowledge"

London: George Harrap & Co Ltd, 1933. Faux Leather. Very Good/No Jacket. 6.5x9.5. Vol I pp 224 + coloured frontis & 48pp monochrome halftone photographs; Vol II pp 225-464 + coloured frontis & 72pp monochrome halftone photographs; Vol III pp 465-683 + frontis & 48pp monochrome halftone photographs. Blue leatherette boards stamped in gilt on the spine and decorated with fish stamped in black on the spine and front board. A lovely set, very decorative, no dust jackets. In Volume 1 some of the plates are loose. 3 Volumes in this set, price will include extra shipping in the UK, overseas buyers please contact us before placing your order to get a quote to your destination. All orders processed and shipped promptly from the UK, usually within 24 hours. We do not use stock photographs, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Call or email with your questions, these books can only be shipped outside the UK using the fast / air service.

Ahmedabad, India: Navajivan Publishing House, 1959. One of 5,000 copies in the second printing, October, 1959, after 10,000 copies in the 1st printing, April, 1959. Near Fine, tiny rubs at corners. 34 pp. in stapled wrappers. . Second Printing. Pamphlet. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

New York, Abrams Image, 2019, large format hardcover (8" x 10"), 224 pp, Near Fine condition, no dustjacket as issued, Signed by the Author "Action" on the front endpaper. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, slight spine-end and corner bumps. This Urban Outfitters Signed Limited Edition of Bronson's classic 2019 paean to pot is packed with recipes, hilarious stories, and lots of fun stuff to goof around with when you're high. Profusely illustrated throughout with full-color photos and drawings, also includes an exclusive recipe card from Action Bronson at the rear of the book. Appended: Index and Recipe Index. ISBN 9781419734434

New York, Abrams Books, 2017, large format hardcover (8" x 10"), 224 pp, First Edition, First Printing by numberline, Very Good condition, no dustjacket as issued, Signed by the Author "Action" in his distinctive script on the front endpaper. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, light corner bumps, shallow scratch to rear board. The popular chef and hip-hop artist presents a collection of his favorite foods from New York City and locations across the planet with characteristic gusto and no-holds-barred language. Boldly illustrated throughout with full color photographs and other suitable artwork. Foreword by Mario Batali. Index appended. ISBN 9781419730122

The Day Of The Triffids Michael Joseph Fourteenth Impression Thus. March, 1984 Wyndham, John: The Day of the Triffids, Michael Joseph, London. Original copyright 1951. Science Fiction, Horror. Original source material for the film of the same name. One of the creepiest stories you will ever read. Good/Good Price-clipped DJ. Dust jacket is black with large green and white titling and ornamentation. EX-LIB.

Hardcover. Very Good. Ill. By Ernest H. Shepard, 12 essays on as many cheeses by Ambrose Heath, Squire, Osbert Burdett, Andre Simon, Oliver St. J. Gogarty, etc, 4to, 181pps, minor dampstainign to rear d/w and chips to its spine.

Whitcombe and Tombs (500 gram rate) Meal Planning in Wartime, xxiv pp followed by ; Whitcombe's Everyday Cookery for Every Housewife (293rd thousand) 326pp, papered boards over sewn sheets, minor silverfish to lower board, undated but has "with meal planning in wartime" so 1940s W&T stock # is G3506, tidy but has wear with loss to papered spine, SCARCE and COLLECATBLE war era issue. revised. Pictorial Boards. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6? - 7? tall.