Lot n° 279
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279. [GRIMOD DE LA REYNIÈRE (Alexandre - Balthazar - Laurent - Lot 279
279. [GRIMOD DE LA REYNIÈRE (Alexandre - Balthazar - Laurent). Manuel des Amphitryons containing a treatise on the dissection of meats at the table, the list of the most novel menus for each season, and elements of gourmet politeness. Paris, Capelle & Renand, 1808. In-8, 384 p., 16 plates, eggplant half-chagrin, smooth spine decorated (rel. post.).
First edition illustrated with 16 hors-texte plates of cuts of pigs, cattle, poultry, fish, etc.
"Most of the gastronomic works of the author of the Manuel des Amphitryons have often been reproduced in a large number of books, journals, etc., notably in the Classiques de la Table", says Vicaire. "The best work of the gastronome", says Rival.
Without the frontispiece, inscription in pencil on the title page.
(Vicaire, 428; Simon, 805; Bitting, 203; Oberlé, Fastes, 135).
Attached:
- RENAUDET (Benjamin). 60 recipes to prepare domestic rabbit and rabbit of Garenne in the kitchen bourgeoise. Paris, Albin Michel, s.d. (1919). In-8, 119 p. Bound in half navy blue basane, smooth spine titled in gold. Illustrated covers preserved.
Uncommon work. Beautiful illustration in colors by Robert Sallès.
(Lacombe, 297)
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