Food and Wine

Thompson, Bob and Hugh Johnson

The California Wine Book.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1976.

First edition on this work on California wine. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated with 17 color plates, 35 photographs and prints, 9 maps. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “with best wishes, Bob Thompson April 1977.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Lewis, Edna and Evangeline Peterson

The Edna Lewis Cookbook.

Indianapolis and New York : The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1972.

First edition of Edna Lewis’ first book. Octavo, original cloth.Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Norman Ives. Jacket photograph by John T. Hill. First editions are scarce.

Child, Julia

Julia’s Kitchen Wisdom Essential Techniques And Recipes From A Lifetime Of Cooking.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2000.

First edition of this collection of recipes by Julia Child. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Jane Julia Child.” Fine in near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carol Devine Carson. Front of the jacket photograph by Micheal McLaughlin. Book photograph by Paul Child.

Quinn, Sally

The Party: A Guide to Adventurous Entertaining.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.

First edition of this practical and witty guide to the party scene. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrations by Susan Davis. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the flyleaf, “To Bill and Idelene, you don’t need any guidance from me about being great hosts or great guests – you’re the best! Much love SallyContinue reading "The Party: A Guide to Adventurous Entertaining."

McPhee, John

Giving Good Weight.

New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 1979.

First edition of this collection of McPhee’s classic essays. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by John McPhee on the title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Lawrence Ratzkin.

Johnson, Hugh

Wine.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1966.

First edition of this early work by the foremost wine expert in the world. Quarto, original cloth, with line drawings by Owen Wood, seven color maps. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Decade I-VI [Full Set].

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Through a behind the scenes exploration of the James Bond archives this release celebrates 007 and The Macallan as modern innovators linked by their Scottish heritage. The Macallan and James Bond are bound together by our shared Scottish heritage, innovative nature and the pursuit of excellence. We have created a remarkable collection comprising six limitedContinue reading "The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Decade I-VI [Full Set]."

Parker, Robert M

Burgundy: A Comprehensive Guide to the Producers, Appellations, and Wines.

New York : Simon and Shuster, 1990.

First edition of Parker’s most ambitious and comprehensive work on Burgundy. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with maps by Jeanyee Wong and drawings by Christopher Wormell. Signed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “10/4/90 To Tom Lovejoy- All the very best in wine and life Robert Parker.” FineContinue reading "Burgundy: A Comprehensive Guide to the Producers, Appellations, and Wines."

Parker, Robert M

The Wines of the Rhone Valley.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1987.

First edition of this comprehensive work on wines of the Rhone Valley. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated by Christopher Wormell. Boldly signed by Robert Parker on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Koppel and Scher. Maps by Jeanyee Wong.

Bocuse, Paul

Bocuse’s Regional French Cooking.

Paris : Flammarion, 1991.

First edition of this work by the legendary chef. Quarto, original pictorial boards, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with photographs by Dietmar Frege. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “A Tom avec mes compliments Paul Bocuse 12.02.2005.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Hazan, Marcella

Marcella Cucina.

New York : Harper Collins Publishers, 1997.

First edition of this collection of recipes by Hazan. Quarto, original glossy boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photographs by Alison Harris. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Doris best wishes! Marcella Hazan.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Joel Avirom.

Bocuse, Paul

Bocuse’s Regional French Cooking.

Paris : Flammarion, 1991.

First edition of this work by the legendary chef. Quarto, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, “Pour Peter et Nancy avec mes compliments Paul Bocuse Las Vegas – 19-10-91.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Brock, Alice May and Arlo Guthrie

Alice’s Restaurant Cookbook.

New York : Random House, 1969.

First edition of this classic cookbook. Quarto, original illustrated boards, with numerous pages of photographs. Signed by Arlo Guthrie on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, with the original record in the rear. Introduction by Arlo Guthrie. Rare and desirable signed by Guthrie.

Brock, Alice May and Arlo Guthrie

Alice’s Restaurant Cookbook.

New York : Random House, 1969.

First edition of this classic cookbook. Quarto, original illustrated boards, with numerous pages of photographs. Signed by both Arlo Guthrie and Alice Brock on the title page with numbers on the title page. In good condition. Introduction by Arlo Guthrie. Rare and desirable signed by both Guthrie and Brock.

Bocuse, Paul

French Home Cooking.

London : Granada, 1982.

First edition of this work by the legendary chef. Small quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by Paul Bocuse on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Beard, James

James Beard’s Theory and Practice of Good Cooking.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1977.

First edition of this classic work, which compiles 300 recipes by the dean of American cooking. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated by Karl W. Stueklen. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Good Appetite good cooking For Esther from an old friend James Beard.” Fine in a very good dustContinue reading "James Beard’s Theory and Practice of Good Cooking."

Robuchon, Joel with Catherine Michel

Ma Cuisine Pour Vous: Les Recettes Originales de Joel Robuchon.

Paris : Robert Laffont, 1986.

First edition of Robuchon’s classic cook book. Octavo, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with full-page color photographs by Corrinne Ryman and Pierre Cabannes. Lengthily inscribed by the chef/author on the half-title page. In near fine condition. Cover design by George Lemoine. Books signed by Robuchon are rare.

Robuchon, Joel with Catherine Michel

Ma Cuisine Pour Vous: Les Recettes Originales de Joel Robuchon.

Paris : Robert Laffont, 1986.

First edition of Robuchon’s classic cook book. Octavo, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with full-page color photographs by Corrinne Ryman and Pierre Cabannes. Presentation copy, inscribed by the chef/author on the half-title page, “A Jacques Cooper, avec ma sympathie gourmaude Le 13 Mars 1986 Robuchon.” In very good condition with a small area ofContinue reading "Ma Cuisine Pour Vous: Les Recettes Originales de Joel Robuchon."

Bocuse, Paul

Bocuse A La Carte.

London : Aurum Press, 1987.

First edition. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Pour Lyn avec ma sympathique Paul Bocuse 3 Giullet 1990.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Translated from the French by Colette Rossant.

Powell, Julie

Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen.

New York : Little Brown and Company, 2005.

First edition of this work, basis for the 2009 film directed by Nora Ephron starring Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, and Chris Messina. Octavo, original half cloth. Boldly signed by Julie Powell on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Mario J. Pulice.

Vanderbilt, Amy; Drawings by Andy Warhol

Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Cookbook.

New York : Doubleday & Company, 1961.

First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrations by Andy Warhol. Boldly signed by Amy Vanderbilt on the half-title page. Drawings by Andy Warhol. Uncommon signed.

Meier, Frank. [Judy Garland; Bob Considine; Irving Berlin]

The Artistry of Mixing Drinks.

Paris : Fryam Press, 1936.

First edition of Meier’s classic work on the art of mixing cocktails. Octavo, original wrappers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper by Judy Garland, “To George – Sincerely Judy Garland”; on the verso of the front free endpaper by Irving Berlin, “To Mr. George Rose, Who should remember that the morning afterContinue reading "The Artistry of Mixing Drinks."

Craddock, Harry

The Savoy Cocktail Book.

London : Constable & Company, 1930.

First edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. Octavo, original half black cloth, pictorial endpapers. Illustrated by Gilbert Rumbold. Presentation copy, inscribed by Harry Craddock on the verso of the dedication page and first page of the Preface, “Here’s How” Harry Craddock To my dear friend Myra October ’30.” Rare and desirable signed byContinue reading "The Savoy Cocktail Book."

Hartley, Dorothy

Food In England.

London : Macdonald, 1954.

First edition of this classic work by the social historian Dorothy Hartley, which is both a cookery book and a history of English cuisine. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with Hartley’s own strong, detailed and lively illustrations. Lengthily signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “D. Hartley. the author- with remembrances of our meetings-atContinue reading "Food In England."