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The Gentleman's Companion (Two Volumes): Volume I - Being an Exotic Cookery Book; Volume II - Being an Exotic Drinking Book.
by Charles H. Jr. Baker
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used, very good
- Seller
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Kinnelon, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
Crown Publishers,, 1946.. Hardcover. Used, very good. Two red cloth-bound volumes in slipcase, 1946, no additional printings indicated. Books as new except "drinks" volume has very lightly soiled spine and lower page edges not quite perfect. Slipcase only "good" condition--rather soiled, a little worn, split along left edge of front panel. OVERSIZE. **We are a small family business selling online since 1999 with over 30 years' experience providing fine new and pre-owned books. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
Synopsis
First published in 1939, this is Charles H. Baker, Jr.'s infamous two volume set - an Exotic Cookery and an Exotic Drinking Book that serve as much a travel log to exotic places as it does a cookbook.
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- Bookseller
- Brentwood Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 65141
- Title
- The Gentleman's Companion (Two Volumes): Volume I - Being an Exotic Cookery Book; Volume II - Being an Exotic Drinking Book.
- Author
- Charles H. Jr. Baker
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used, very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Crown Publishers,
- Date Published
- 1946.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Cooking & Food;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Kinnelon, New Jersey
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