A Dictionary of Gastronomy, Simon, Andre President of the Wine and Food Society of London. Published by Farrar, Straus and Company, New York, 1949. First Edition. 8vo up to 9½" tall. 264 pages. Blue cloth boards with gilt titles. Contents are in fine condition with light page toning; no markings, tears or folds. Binding is tight with very light sun fading and rubbing to board edges; unclipped jacket has chips, tears and a piece cut from top.

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Bookseller: Back Lane Books (Member of IOBA) (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 3182
Title: A Dictionary of Gastronomy
Author: Simon, Andre
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Bookseller catalogs: COOKING AND HOME; ART, REFERENCE, COOKING AND HOME;

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