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 on the front free endpaper and inscribed to a former owner. Bound in publisher's original white cloth with red and blue Fleur-de-Les pattern. Volume I is Very Good with staining to the textblock edge and light water warping to the top page corners with some loss to the topstain there as well; former owner inscription to the front free endpaper. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket with some tanning and edge tears. Volume II is Near Fine with some loss to the blue topstain, in a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light soiling, light tanning to the spine.
Price: $10,000.00