Search Results: Italian and Mediterranean Cookbooks from JWMah

NY: Gotham Books, 2008. (USA) 1st printing. No markings, Fine as New in unclipped Fine dust jacket. Boards, 307pp, index. Map endpapers; B&W photos. Hazan started out teachingscience in small town Italy but ended up teaching American how to cook Italian. (2.0 JMlVR 202/a2. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

London: Alhambra House, 2005. (UK) 1st edition, No markings, Very Good in Good only dust jacket with 2" closed tear to top edge of front panel at the flap fold. Boards, 256pp, index, colour photos. Carluccio writes knowledgeably on the different cuisines of the Italian regions. (3.0 JM HOJ 302/2. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

NY: Horizon Press, 1952. (USA) First American Edition from the British plaates. No markings, a touch of dust soiling to the top edge of pages, Very Good in Good only dust jacket with some loss to top edges of dust jackt and small chip to foot of spine; DJ colour is fresh and clean and DJ is now in a mylar sleeve. Orange cloth over boards with gold spine titles on brown spine block, [i-iv] v-xi [xii] [13-14] 15- 191pp, index. B&W chapter head illus. by John Minton. This was David's first book, based on recipes gathered when she lived in France, Italy, the Greek Islands, and Egypt. (1.5 JM HOQ 100/2. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by MiNTON, John. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seattle WA: Gemelli Press, 2010. (USA) INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR: "S---& W---/ Ciao!, Mark Leslie", no other markings, tiny bump to leading edge of front cover, otherwsie Fine in Fine dust jacket. First Edition Grey cloth, 319pp, recipe index. Small B&W photos. Leslie travelled to Viterbo Italy to immerse himself in Italian cooking and language. This food has authentic recipes, scattered with his memoirs of his experiece. (1.8 JM LVR 202/b1. Inscribed By Author. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Cologne: Konemann, 2004. (GER) 2nd Printing Owner's Christmas inscription to end paper, no other markings, Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket with fine scuff mark to rear panel . 31.5 x 27 cm, Folio, boards, 496pp, index. lavishly illustrated with 1400 Colour photos thoughout, Italian food and foodstuffs of lovingly presented. A wonderful visual and gastronomic tour of Italy. A heavy book. (7.5 JM HOJ 300/6. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 2007. (CAD) 1st printing. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR to the end paper: "To----/ Bon Appetit!/ Pino Posteraro", no other markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket. Square format hardcover, 234pp, index. Colour photos. Theauhtor is the culinary force behind the Vancouver restaurant Cioppino's. This book is a collection of some 100 favourite recipes. A heavy book. (3.5 JM LVR 200/0. Inscribed By Author. 1st. Hardcover. Fiine/Fine. Illus. by SHERLOCK, John. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

Emeryville, California, U.S.A.: Harlow & Ratner, 1993. (USA) INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR: "To A---/ Have fun in the kitchen!/ Robert Helstrom", no other markings, Fine in unclipped Near Fine dust jacket with light rubbing to panel gloss. Boards, 172pp, index. Colour photos. Kuleto's Restaurant is located in San Francisco. (2.8 JM PLX 501/0. Inscribed By Author. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by VAUGHN, John. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

NY: Welcome Books, 2010. (USA) This is number 575 of 1000 cipes that include a commemorative bookplate adhered to the front endpaper. The bookplate is quite large and refers to a special dinner at the Campagnolo in October of 2010. The bookplate is signed by the author (her initials) There are 4 skinned spots to the back of the front cover from the removal of some lable or other, no other markings, about Fine except for defect noted; no dust jacket perhaps as published. Illus boards, illus end papers, 296pp, index. First printing. Colour photos and line drawings. Introduced by Alice Waters. A very personable cookbook with recipes gathered from older Italian women. Sarde a baccafico; croccante di mandorla; Coniglio fritto. A heavy book. (4.0 JM LVR 206/b3. Signed by Author. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

NY: Little Bookroom, 2006. (USA) Presumed 1st edition. Remainder dot to bottom edge of pages, no other markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket. Yellow boards, 318pp, no illus. This is a cookbook of Tuscan style cooking with recipes but also a traveller's guide for eating off the beaten path in Tuscany. (1.8 JM HOZ 403/b4. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Remainder.

Cobb CA: First View Books, 1995. (USA) First Printing No markings, Fine in unclipped Very Good dust jacket with slight fading to spine panel . 12 1/4 x 9 1/4" glossy photo boards with portrait of the author, photo endpapers, 191pp, recipe index. Colour photos of prepared dishes augmented with small sepia-toned family pictures. The author was born in Manhattan's Little Italy (her ancestors came from the south of Italy) and is a specialist in Italian Home Cooking in America. A highly personal cookbook with a wealth of cooking tips and secrets. A heavy book (3.5 JM LVR 206/b2. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by ELIAS, Nicholas. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Cobb CA: First View Books, 1995. (USA) First Printing No markings, about Fine in unclipped about Very Good dust jacket with shallow indentations to the front panel of the dust jacket where the book was used under a sheet of paper as a writing surface; there are very light indentations to thef ront cover as well. . Dj is in mylar sleeve. 12 1/4 x 9 1/4" glossy photo boards with portrait of the author, photo endpapers, 191pp, recipe index. Colour photos of prepared dishes augmented with small sepia-toned family pictures. The author was born in Manhattan's Little Italy (her ancestors came from the south of Italy) and is a specialist in Italian Home Cooking in America. A highly personal cookbook with a wealth of cooking tips and secrets. (3.5 JM LVR 200/b6. 1st. Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. Illus. by ELIAS, Nicholas. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Cobb CA: First View Books, 1995. (USA) 3rd Printing 1995 No markings, Fine in unclipped Near Fine dust jacket with fine scratch to rear panel . 12 1/4 x 9 1/4" glossy photo boards with portrait of the author, photo endpapers, 191pp, recipe index. Colour photos of prepared dishes augmented with small sepia-toned family pictures. The author was born in Manhattan's Little Italy (her ancestors came from the south of Italy) and is a specialist in Italian Home Cooking in America. A highly personal cookbook with a wealth of cooking tips and secrets. A heavy book (3.5 JM HOZ 403/6. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by ELIAS, Nicholas. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2009. (USA) 1st printing. No markings, Fine in Fine wrap around band. Boards, ribbon marker, 182pp, index, colour photos. A lovely cookbooks which captures the spirit of simplicity and sharing of the author's Sicilian heritage; Walnit Gremolatata, Grand Marnier Orange Cake; Chargrilled sardines, Tiramisu. (2.0 JM HOJ 300/b3. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Carter, Earl. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

Sedona AZ: Forza, 2010. (USA) Presumed 1st edition. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR to the back of the end paper: "Mangia Bene!/ Liza Dahl", no other markings, includes the DVD to pocket to back of the book, Fine in Fne dust jacket. Boards, 222pp, index, colpur photos of Tuscany, the restuarants and the foodstuffs. Dahl travels to Tuscany to find the elixir of inspriation of the olive and the vine and brings them home to Sedona AZ where she is the executive sous-chef and co-owner of Cucina Rustica and Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano. A heavy handsomely produced book. (3.6 JM HOQ 103/b6. Inscribed By Author. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12".

NY: Simon and Schuster, 1982. (USA) 1st printing. no markings, pages clean, small bump to lower corners of covers, thus Very Good copy in pruce-clipped Very Good dust jacket. Hardcover, photo end papers, 526pp, index, over 1000 small B&W photos showing cookery techniques such as using the larding needle, truffle cutter, how topepare polenta, how to cut pasta into trenette, etc. Hundreds of recipes for authentic Italian specialities. The more complex dishes receive detailed and lucid treatment. Fish baked in clay; Quail wrapped in grape leaves; Chestnut tarts. An exceptional book of recipes, techniques, menues and advice on wines. A heavy book. (4.2 JM . 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by TOSI, Paolo. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

Toronto: Stoddart, 1984. (CAD) The uncommon 1st Canadian edition. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR to end paper with drawing: "To P---/ I did not know the meaning of your name/ Giuliano",, no other markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket. Dove grey cloth, 304pp, index. Colour photos of food and locales. This book won an award in 1984 and was published in six languages. 125 recipes especially prepared by Bugiali to showcase the classic cuisine of Italy. The recipes are not organized by region but by main ingredient. A heavy oversize book. (5.7 JM LVR 200/b6. Inscribed By Author. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by DOMINIS, John. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Toronto: Stoddart, 1984. (CAD) The uncommon 1st Canadian edition. Two wood notation to corner of end paper, no other markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket. Dove grey cloth, 304pp, index. Colour photos of food and locales. This book won an award in 1984 and was published in six languages. 125 recipes especially prepared by Bugiali to showcase the classic cuisine of Italy. The recipes are not organized by region but by main ingredient. A heavy oversize book. (5.7 JM HOZ 403/b6. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by DOMINIS, John. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1987. (USA) No markings, bookplate to endpaper, Near Fine in price-clipped NearFine Dust jacket with colour reproduction of painting of the Fruit Seller by Vincenzo Campi. Oblong 8vo, grey bds, 240pp, index. Colour reproductions of food related paintings. This revised and updated edtion of this culinary classic is enhanced with the coloured illustrations. The revisions made to previous editions in the form of footnotes have all been incorporated into the body of the text. There is an interesting bibliography of books on Italian cuisine and on travel in Italy. A heavy book. (3.2. JM HOJ 301/a1. 3rd. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Godfrey Cave, 1982. (UK) First of this edition. No markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket.. Blue boards, 292pp with 8pp index. 144 colour photos. This is an exceptional cookbook on Italian food with some 600 recipes organized by region, The book first appeared in English in 1969. A heavy book. (4.0 JM LVR 202/b6. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

NY: Bonanza, 1969. (USA) 1st printing of this edition with MCMLXIX to the copyright age. . No markings, small bump to lower corner of front cover, hinges tight, Very Good in Good dust jacket iwith some rubbing to edges of DJ and a couple of edge tears. DJ is in mylar sleeve. Dark blue leatherette hardcover, [294]pp with 8pp index. 144 colour photos. This is an exceptional cookbook on Italian food with some 600 recipes organized by region, The book first appear in English in 1969 translated by Maria Langdale and Ursula Whyte. A heavy book. (3.5 JM LVR 201/b3. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.