Photo 1/2 du lotPhoto 2/2 du lot
ALDE

347 - MONSELET (Charles). Gastronomy. Récits de table. Paris, Char…
See original version (French)

Estimate €150 - €200
Description
MONSELET (Charles). Gastronomy. Récits de table. Paris, Charpentier, 1874. In-12, burgundy half-maroquin, smooth spine decorated with gilt and cold filets, covers preserved, untrimmed (modern binding). First edition. One of 50 copies on Hollande paper, the only large paper (no. 4). A charming book on the joys of the table, rare and much sought-after. Copy with full margins. Copy of the author, ex-libris Bibliothèque Charles Monselet. Vicaire 606, Bitting 329, Oberlé/Fastes 220). Enclosed: MONSELET (André). Charles Monselet. Sa vie, son œuvre. Paris, Testard, 1892, In-8, half havane bradel, smooth spine, gilt head, covers preserved (modern binding). First edition printed in an edition of 650 copies, this one of 600 on tinted vellum (no. 369), decorated with 71 illustrations.
See original version (French)
About the sale Gastronomy - A collection of menus
Auction location
Auction time 06/09/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures modified on 05/21/2026 at 10:15 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like