Food and Wine

Farley, John

The London Art of Cookery, and Housekeeper’s Complete Assistant; On a New Plan.

London : Printed for J. Scatcherd and J. Whitaker, et al, 1792.

18th century edition of this classic culinary guide. Octavo, bound in three-quarter black calf over marbled boards with gilt titles and ruling to the spine, frontispiece portrait of Principle Cook at the London Tavern John Farley, illustrated with thirteen plates of course and table settings for different months of the year. In very good conditionContinue reading "The London Art of Cookery, and Housekeeper’s Complete Assistant; On a New Plan."

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, “To Jackie Julia Child.” Additionally signed by Paul Child on the front free endpaper. Fine in near fine dust jacket. Photographs and drawings by Paul Child. 

Lewis, Edna and Evangeline Peterson

The Edna Lewis Cookbook.

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

First edition of Lewis’ first book. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Jacket design by Norman Ives. Jacket photograph by John T. Hill. First editions are scarce.

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 by Julia Child and Simone Beck on the title page. Volume two is signed by Julia Child on the title page. Drawings by Sidonie Coryn. Drawings by Paul Child. Typography, binding and jacket designContinue reading "Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volumes 1 & 2."

Hoggson, Thomas [William Tecumseh Sherman]

The Squire’s Home Made Wines.

Fairfield Manor : Noble Foster Hoggson, 1919.

First edition of this collection of diary entries of “The Squire” and his favorite recipes for wine; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Octodecimo, original half calf, frontispiece tipped in, prayer cards laid in. Presentation copy, inscribed by Ellen and Noble Foster Hoggson in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “ChristmasContinue reading "The Squire’s Home Made Wines."

Vergnes, Jean

A Seasoned Chef: Recipes and Remembrances from the Chef and Former Co-owner of New York’s Famous Le Cirque Restaurant.

New York : Donald I. Fine, Inc, 1987.

First edition of the autobiography of legendary chef Jean Vergnes, the author’s personal copy. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. From the library of Jean Vergnes and thence by descent. Jean Vergnes was a classically trained and highly acclaimed French chef, best-known as the co-founder and original co-owner along with Sirio Maccion of the famed Manhattan eateryContinue reading "A Seasoned Chef: Recipes and Remembrances from the Chef and Former Co-owner of New York’s Famous Le Cirque Restaurant."

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, top stain red, with line drawings by Owen Wood, seven color maps. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Waters, Alice with Bob Carrau and Patricia Curtan

Fanny at Chez Panisse: A Child’s Restaurant Adventures With 46 Recipes.

New York : Harper Collins Publishers, 1992.

First edition of this children’s book by the creator of Chez Panisse. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Lindsay, Alice Waters.” Additionally inscribed by the illustrator on the half-title page with a drawing of herself holding flowers and pointing at the inscription,Continue reading "Fanny at Chez Panisse: A Child’s Restaurant Adventures With 46 Recipes."

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.