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48 - [Gastronomy]. MASSIALOT (François)].
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Estimate €70 - €80
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[Gastronomy]. MASSIALOT (François)]. The New Royal and Bourgeois Cook, teaching how to prepare all manner of meals, both rich and lean, and the best methods for the most delicate and fashionable stews; and all kinds of pastries: with new table designs. Volume I [of 3]. Amsterdam, Published by the Company, 1734. In-12°, comprising [8] pp., 444 pp., [22] pp. 9 plates out of text, including 6 fold-outs. Mottled fawn sheepskin, spine with 5 raised bands and floral decoration, volume marker in light morocco, volume marker in green morocco, edges speckled with red (contemporary binding). Volume One only. A most useful work for families, butlers and kitchen staff. New edition, revised and corrected. Table of meal and menu examples, as well as dishes. Plates illustrating the layout of a table seating 6 to 34 guests, as well as a scale showing the length and width of a table and a serving tray. The first edition of this ‘great classic of gastronomy’ dates from 1691. Vicaire, 575. Tears with missing sections, but no loss of text, on the first fold-out plate; plate on p. 12 almost detached, ink stain on a few leaves at the end without affecting the text, water stain on the first few folios, binding slightly rubbed, some minor worm damage.
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS
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Auction time 09/11/2026 at 2:00 PM
Ref. : 226200 - 26
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