Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume One by Child, Julia; Bertholle, Louisette; Beck, Simone - 1971

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, 1971. First Edition Later Printing 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Coryn, Sidonie. The bible of French cooking for the American chef. Orig. published in 1961, this is the 21st printing reprinted from brand new plates, Oct.1971, retaining the classic fleur-de-lis cover design & all other original details; NOT a later anniversary reprint, but the First Edition, albeit later printing. In 684 pages + Index (32 pages), with pen-and-ink illustrations throughout by Sidonie Coryn, this hefty hardcover is in VG condition: overall very clean, with random spotting to outside page edges & inside only to the pages featuring chocolate mousse. Slight darkening to bottom edges from shelfwear. Otherwise, very clean, binding straight & strong with cracked hinge at half title page. Pages white. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. NO DJ. Please see our 5 photos--these show the EXACT book you will receive from us--NOT stock images! Description & photos copyright Gargoyle Books 2021. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship next business day. SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or international shipping without substantial (at least double) postage increase per USPS rates.