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Hermitage Fine Art

821 - JOSEPH MENON (1700?–1771)
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Estimate €300 - €350
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Description
JOSEPH MENON (1700?–1771) THE ART OF THE MAÎTRE D’HÔTEL AND CONFECTIONER, FOR THE USE OF OFFICERS, WITH OBSERVATIONS ON THE NATURE AND PROPERTIES OF FRUIT. NEW EDITION, 1788. 1 VOLUME IN FRENCH. Paris, published by the Compagnie des Libraires associés, M.DCC.LXXXVIII. [1788] Sequel to *The Master of the Household and Cook*. New edition, revised and corrected. Enriched with designs for decorations and arrangements for desserts. With the King’s Approval and Privilege. Bound, 525 pp., full contemporary calfskin, spine with 5 raised bands, title label. 17.5 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm Binding and spine worn, scuffs, rubbing, loss of leather, corners worn, cap ends worn down, foxing, soiling, water stains. Joseph Menon, French chef and writer. Several of his works were published anonymously. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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