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APPETITE CITY: A Culinary History of New York
by Grimes, William
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0865476926
- ISBN 13
- 9780865476929
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
NY: North Point Press, 2009. First printing. Octavo. 368 pp; numerous b/w photographs; bibliography; index. Paper-covered boards with dustjacket. Near Fine/Near Fine, a clean, unmarked copy, bottom of spine lightly bumped; unclipped jacket a bit creased at bottom spine is only visible wear. Former NY Times restaurant critic William Grimes has written a fascinating history of New York city dining from the early 19th century to the present.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Carnegie Hill Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 010016
- Title
- APPETITE CITY: A Culinary History of New York
- Author
- Grimes, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0865476926
- ISBN 13
- 9780865476929
- Publisher
- North Point Press
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 2009
- Keywords
- Food New York City Restaurants Culinary History Luchow's Windows on the World
- Bookseller catalogs
- Culinary Arts; History; New York City; Food & Wine;
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About the Seller
Carnegie Hill Books
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New York, New York
About Carnegie Hill Books
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- Fine
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