Gourmet's Basic French Cookbook by Louis Diat; Gourmet Magazine Editors - 1984

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1983. Later printing. Hardcover. Very Good /very good. Georgette De Lattre. lightest wear to the book, top edge shows minimal dusting; jacket is price-clipped, spine sunned. Clean and unmarked. Sixth printing (1983) of the 1961 first edition. Classic compendium of basic French cooking, an excellent cookbook with more than 1,000 recipes. Louis Diat of the Ritz-Carlton contributed articles to Gourmet for twelve years. This book is "a natural and fitting culmination of Monsieur Louis' lifelong career as a chef and teacher of chefs." Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility! 

New York: Gourmet Books, 1983. A clean, square, unmarked copy. 6th printing. 655pp., color photos, index. Dust jacket is price-clipped, slightly rubbed at tips, and offered in a new mylar cover.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by De Lattre, Georgette. 4to - over 9" - 12" Tall.

Knopf,, 1961.. hardcover. Used, very good. Like new book in almost like new jacket. Blue leather-like cover with elaborate gold lettering and design, 1961, 6th (1983) printing, 655pp+index. HEAVY/OVERSIZE. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.

Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.