Julia Child Mastering Art of French Cooking Vol 2 1970 FIRST EDITION w/DJ

by Julia Child

$100 · Offered by eBay

First edition

MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING – VOLUME TWO Julia Child & Simone Beck Alfred A. Knopf | New York | 1970 First Edition ABOUT THIS BOOK An original 1970 First Edition of Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume Two by Julia Child and Simone Beck, complete with its original illustrated dust jacket. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, this is the second volume of the landmark work that helped introduce generations of American home cooks to traditional French cuisine. The copyright page is explicitly marked “FIRST EDITION,” confirming this copy as the first edition of Volume Two rather than one of the numerous later printings. The book features illustrations by Sidonie Coryn, based on photographs by Paul Child, along with technical drawings by Paul Child. Its extensive recipes and instructions continue the highly detailed approach established in the original Mastering the Art of French Cooking. This copy retains several attractive original features, including its distinctive blue patterned boards, deep red endpapers, blue-stained upper page edge, and original illustrated dust jacket. An appealing collectible copy of one of the most recognizable and influential American cookbooks of the 20th century. CONDITION Very Good book with original vintage dust jacket showing age-related wear. • Hardcover remains attractive with strong color and pattern • Binding appears firm and intact • Interior pages appear clean and well preserved • Blue top-stained page edge remains clearly visible •

• Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
• Year: 1970
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780394401522
• Condition: Very Good

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