1870 Le Livre de Cuisine Jules Gouffe

Description: Click here to see our other books! Le Livre de Cuisine Jules Gouffe 1870 Librairie Hachette : Paris 11" by 7.5" xi [4], 4-844pp SUMMARY Jules Gouffe's important culinary work, here in its second edition in the original French. Colour Plates,Illustrated,Original Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION A second edition of Jules Gouffe's hugely impactful cookery book, in the original French. Featuring four chromolithograph colour plates, and numerous further steel engraved illustrations.Joules Gouffe's work as a renowned chef and patissier had a significant impact on the evolution of French gastronomy. He was nicknamed 'the apostle of decorative cuisine' by the French culinary scene for his vast knowledge of food. His legacy is still vibrant amongst chefs of today.Most of his works, including this one, were later translated into English by his brother, Alphonse Gouffe, Head Pastry Cook to Queen Victoria.With a former owner's inscription to front pastedown, referring to the location 'Pall Mall'. CONDITION In the original cloth binding. Bumping to extremities, rubbing to joints. Significant bumping to head of spine. Front and rear hinge starting. Former owner's inscription to front pastedown. Front free endpaper present but detached, with evidence of attempted tape repair. One front endpaper is absent. Internally, somewhat tightly bound. The odd spot throughout, pages generally clean and bright. Tissue guard partially stuck to one of the four chromolithograph prints. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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