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Beard on Food. Assisted by José Wilson. Illustrations by Bill Greer
by Beard, James; [José Wilson; Bill Greer (illustrator)]
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Alfred, Maine, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1974. Thick octavo (24 x 16 cm.), 316, xvii, [4] pages. Illustrated. Index. FIRST EDITION. A collection of syndicated newspaper columns from the "Dean of American Cooking", James Beard. Included are approximately two hundred recipes, but this is really a work for reading, to be dipped into for the short essays and personal recollections. Fine in publisher's yellow, paper-covered boards, backed in green cloth. In a near fine dust jacket, with only the slightest of edgewear. REVIEW COPY with the review slip laid-in.
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- Bookseller
- Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8112
- Title
- Beard on Food. Assisted by José Wilson. Illustrations by Bill Greer
- Author
- Beard, James; [José Wilson; Bill Greer (illustrator)]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1974
- Keywords
- american cookery, american cookbook, food writing, food literature, gastronomy, review copy, food journalism, xmas21
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About the Seller
Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink
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Alfred, Maine
About Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink
Rabelais is always serving up fine books about food, drink, farming and gardening. We carry a sizable stock of rare books, alongside prints, photographs and ephemera, all concerned with the pleasures of the senses.
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