Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Volume I & II
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1961, 1970.
Two volumes, both are first editions (stated), first printings. Volume I is Signed by Julia Child and Simone Beck on the half-title page; Volume II is signed by Julia Child and her husband and inscribed to a former owner on the half-title page. Bound in publisher's original white cloth with red and blue Fleur-de-Les pattern. Near Fine. Volume I with bumped corners, hinge at half-title page exposed with owner details written on half-title page as well. Dust jacket is price-clipped and with light edge wear and light toning, worn at the corners, and spine ends with short tears. Volume II has a water-droplet to the blue topstain and light softening to spine ends, in a price-clipped dust jacket with a tiny hold to the front panel, short tear to the top edge, and a small stain to the rear. A lovely set, both first printings and both signed directly.
Price: $12,500.00