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Rare Cook Books on Food, Wine & Cocktail Recipes for Sale Online

If you’re looking to buy a rare first edition books on food or wine, you’ve come to the right place. From autographed copies of James Beard's American Cookery, to first editions of Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, you'll find numerous culinary classics to be cherished for decades. We are a trusted antiquarian book dealer and we maintain a wide variety of vintage and collectible books on gastronomy, food, wine and spirits. Browse through our entire collection of classic recipe books below. Call or email to ask a question about the book or order online today.

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A Hedonist in the Cellar

McInerney, Jay

A Hedonist in the Cellar: Adventures in Wine.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.

First edition of this work by the award-winning author. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Ruggero Cheers! Jay McInerney” and additionally signed three times by legendary designer Chip Kidd on the front panel of the jacket, title page, and rear flap of the dust jacket. Near fineContinue reading "A Hedonist in the Cellar: Adventures in Wine."

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-149799
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Communication

Johnson, Hugh

Wine as a Communicator: An Address.

London : Printed in Great Britain by The Stellar Press, 1972.

First edition of Hugh Johnson’s address to the Wynkyn de Worde Society on 18th May 1972 at the Stationers Hall. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, frontispiece. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For Gail Urzelmann – feel free to quote! Hugh Johnson 2004.” In near fine condition. Illustrations by Charles Mozley.

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$300.00
Item Number: RRB-148841
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Kitchen Confidential

Bourdain, Anthony

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly.

New York : Bloomsbury, 2000.

First edition of the legendary chef’s bestselling memoir and first work of non-fiction. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in a contemporary full signature, “Cooks Rule! To Heather Anthony Bourdain.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Notice 51. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

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$6,000.00
Item Number: RRB-150273
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Moxon, Elizabeth

English Housewifry: Exemplified in Above Four Hundred and Fifty Recipes, Giving Directions in Most Parts of Cookery.

Leedes : Printed by Griffith Wright for George Copperthwaite, et al., 1764.

Finely bound edition of this thorough etiquette and recipe book. Duodecimo, original full brown calf with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, gilt borders to the front and rear panels, illustrated with six woodcuts and two folding plates demonstrating dish and course placements. In good condition with rubbing to theContinue reading "English Housewifry: Exemplified in Above Four Hundred and Fifty Recipes, Giving Directions in Most Parts of Cookery."

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$1,200.00
Item Number: RRB-146405
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Études sur le Vinaigre

Pasteur, Louis

Études Sur le Vinaigre, sa Fabrication, ses Maladies, Moyens de Les Prévenir; Nouvelles Observations Sur la Conservation des Vins par la Chaleur.

Paris : Gauthier-Villars, 1868.

First edition of this classic work of Pasteur’s process of pasteurization. Octavo, modern black half-cloth over marbled boards with black leather label and gilt titles to the spine, all edges speckled, with black and white illustrations. In near fine condition, embossed Franklin Institute stamp to the half-title page, title page, and one text leaf.

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$650.00
Item Number: RRB-148604
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McInerney, Jay [Chip Kidd]

A Hedonist in the Cellar: Adventures in Wine.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.

First edition of this entertaining, irresistible book that is essential for anyone enthralled by the myriad pleasures of wine. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Jay McInerney on the title page and additionally signed three times by legendary designer Chip Kidd on the front panel of the jacket, title page, and rear flap of theContinue reading "A Hedonist in the Cellar: Adventures in Wine."

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$475.00
Item Number: RRB-149798
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Ricket, Edward; C. Thomas

The Gentleman’s Table Guide.

London : H. Born, 1871.

First edition of this guide to cocktails and refined social drinking. Octodecimo, original publisher’s green cloth with gilt titles and tooling, all edges gilt, illustrated with black and white engraved plates, advertisements at rear. In near fine condition, ownership inscription to the front free endpaper. First editions are exceptionally rare.

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-148364
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Nicklaus, Jack; Barbara Nicklaus [Nan O'Leary]

Well Done! Life, Love & Food: Recipes and Memories.

: Wimmer Cookbooks, 2015.

First edition of this cookbook which intertwines over 300 family recipes with personal anecdotes and photographs of the Nicklaus family. Square octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated with color photographs throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the authors and Nan O’Leary on the front pastedown, “To Leslie and Steve – Cook with love! Barbara Nicklaus and NanContinue reading "Well Done! Life, Love & Food: Recipes and Memories."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-148263
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Rombauer, Irma S.; Marion Rombauer Becker

The Joy of Cooking.

Indianapolis/ New York : Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1952.

First edition of the 1952 edition of Rombauer’s classic work. Octavo, original pictorial cloth, illustrated by Ginnie Hofmann. Boldly signed by both authors on the front free endpaper, “Most cordially. Irma S. Rombauer and Marion R. Becker. Very good in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed by both authors.

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$1,500.00
Item Number: RRB-147706
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Parker, Robert M

The World’s Greatest Wine Estates: A Modern Perspective.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2005.

First edition of the renowned wine critic’s elaborately illustrated work showcasing 175 of the worlds most accomplished wine estates. Quarto, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, elaborately illustrated with color photographs. Boldly signed by Robert M. Parker on an official bookplate. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Beth Middleworth. Uncommon signed.

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-147671
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Vanderbilt, Amy; Drawings by Andy Warhol

Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Cookbook.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday & Company, 1961.

First edition, early printing of this classic work. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrations by Andy Warhol. Signed three times by Warhol, inscribed on the front free endpaper, “To Rickey Andy Warhol”, on the title page using his full name, “Andrew Warhol” and again at the introduction, “To Rickey Andy Warhol.” Drawings by Andrew Warhol. NearContinue reading "Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Cookbook."

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$7,500.00
Item Number: RRB-148051
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Child, Julia; Simone Beck; Louisette Bertholle

Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1961-70.

First editions of both volumes of this classic cook book. Quarto, 2 volumes, original illustrated boards. Volume one is boldly signed and inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “Bon Appetit to Ernesta- Julia Child” and additionally signed by Paul Child. Volume two is signed and inscribed by Julia Child on the half-title page,Continue reading "Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2."

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$12,000.00
Item Number: RRB-147888
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Child, Julia

From Julia Child’s Kitchen.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1975.

First edition of Child’s fourth book. Octavo, original pictorial coated cloth boards. Boldly by the author on front free endpaper, “Bon Appetit to Carol & Jim Julia Child.” Additionally signed by Paul Child on the front free endpaper. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Photographs and drawings by Paul Child. 

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$450.00
Item Number: RRB-147065
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[Glasse, Hannah]

The Art of Cookery, Made Plain and Easy; Which Far Exceeds Any Thing of the Kind Yet Published.

London : Printed for W. Strahan, et al, 1770.

New edition of this bestselling book of recipes and kitchen instructions, with one hundred and fifty new and useful recipes. Octavo, original full brown sheepskin with gilt titles to the spine, morocco spine label, raised bands within six compartments. In near fine condition with the lightest toning to the endpapers. A very sharp example.

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$750.00
Item Number: RRB-146420
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Doran, Dr.; [Ulysses S. Grant]

Table Traits with Something on Them.

New York : W. J. Widdleton, 1865.

Early printing of this anecdotal history of eatery; from the library of the eighteenth President of the United States. Octavo, bound in contemporary three quarter calf over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, morocco spine labels, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers. Ulysses S. Grant’sContinue reading "Table Traits with Something on Them."

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$1,250.00
Item Number: RRB-146695
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Garni, Joseph C. [Jean Vergnes]

Le Cirque Carte Des Vins. [Original Le Cirque Wine List].

[1974].

The original Le Cirque wine list used prior to the restaurant cataloging their wine cellar and printing a commercial style wine list, presented by front room captain Joseph C. Garni to Le Cirque co-founder Jean Vergnes. Quarto, bound in full leather with “Carte Des Vins Le Cirque” stamped in gilt, gilt ruling, and scrolling toContinue reading "Le Cirque Carte Des Vins. [Original Le Cirque Wine List]."

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$3,200.00
Item Number: RRB-146731
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Peckham, Ann

The Complete English Cook; or, Prudent Housewife: Being a Collection of the Most General, Yet Least Expensive Receipts in Every Branch of Cookery and Good Housewifery.

Leeds : Printed for Thomas Wright, c. 1790.

Early edition of this 18th century collection of inexpensive and nourishing recipes for beginners. Duodecimo, original half cloth, illustrated with diagrams of table settings for different meals and times of year at the rear. In good condition with light toning to the front and rear free endpapers, rubbing to the front and rear panels. HousedContinue reading "The Complete English Cook; or, Prudent Housewife: Being a Collection of the Most General, Yet Least Expensive Receipts in Every Branch of Cookery and Good Housewifery."

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$600.00
Item Number: RRB-146430
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