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1870 Le Livre de Cuisine
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Description
Colour Plates, Illustrated, Original Binding
A second edition of Jules Gouffe's hugely impactful cookery book, in the original French. Featuring four chromolithograph colour plates, and numerous further steel engraved illustrations.
Joules Gouffe's work as a renowned chef and patissier had a significant impact on the evolution of French gastronomy. He was nicknamed 'the apostle of decorative cuisine' by the French culinary scene for his vast knowledge of food. His legacy is still vibrant amongst chefs of today.
Most of his works, including this one, were later translated into English by his brother, Alphonse Gouffe, Head Pastry Cook to Queen Victoria.
With a former owner's inscription to front pastedown, referring to the location 'Pall Mall'.
Condition
In the original cloth binding. Bumping to extremities, rubbing to joints. Significant bumping to head of spine. Front and rear hinge starting. Former owner's inscription to front pastedown. Front free endpaper present but detached, with evidence of attempted tape repair. One front endpaper is absent. Internally, somewhat tightly bound. The odd spot throughout, pages generally clean and bright. Tissue guard partially stuck to one of the four chromolithograph prints.
Good
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