❦Rare Books Intel

SIGNED BOOKPLATE Julia Child and Company by Julia Child (1978, Hardcover)

by Julia Child

£182 · Offered by eBay

SIGNED Julia Child & Company (1978, 1st Edition) - Custom "The Stockpot" Bookplate Inscribed Bon AppétitItem Specifics:Author: Julia ChildPublisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New YorkYear Published: 1978Binding: Softcover / PaperbackEdition: First EditionSpecial Attributes: Hand-Signed / Inscribed by Author, Custom Culinary School Bookplate, First EditionDescription:Offered here is an exceptional, highly collectible piece of culinary history: a true 1978 softcover first edition copy of Julia Child & Company, hand-signed and inscribed by the legendary chef Julia Child.Permanently affixed to the half-title page is a rare, custom-printed vintage bookplate from the historic Longview, Texas gourmet boutique and culinary school, "The Stockpot, etc." Julia Child famously visited the institution in 1982 to host an exclusive series of live cooking classes.The bookplate features her bold, authentic signature in blue ink alongside her iconic trademark catchphrase:"Bon Appétit to Carmen + George — Julia Child"Condition Report:Signature/Bookplate: The signature is crisp, clear, and perfectly preserved with no fading. The bookplate adhesive is stable, flat, and shows no bleed-through or heavy toning.Cover/Spine: The softcover shows light, age-appropriate edge wear and minor shelf rubbing. The spine remains uncracked, straight, and structurally sound.Interior Pages: Clean, crisp, and tightly bound. No interior highlighting, severe foxing, or missing pages. Kept in a smoke-free, climate-controlled co

  • Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
  • Year: 1978
  • ISBN: 9780394502007
  • Condition: Very Good

Found via Rare Books Intel, a search across rare-book dealers, auction houses and marketplaces worldwide.