First edition of M.F.K. Fisher’s first cookbook, praised as “a delightful book… erudite and witty and experienced and young” (New York Times), in scarce original dust jacket, inscribed by her, "This is the first book I ever wrote, 1937. For Albert Marquand and Andy ——-. M.F.K. Fisher Glen Ellen 1990." $4900. | More...
The Gastronomical Me
M.F.K. Fisher
First edition of these gastronomical memoirs. $950. | More...
The Classic Italian Cook Book
Inscribed by Marcella Hazan
First edition of this Italian cookery classic, inscribed: "To ——- Ostrove, cordially and… buon appetito! Marcella Hazan" and additionally inscribed: "Cordially Marcella Hazan." $1600. | More...
Origin and History of Beer and Brewing
Inscribed by John P. Arnold
First edition of Arnold's widely praised and comprehensive history of beer, spanning the prehistoric era through the late 18th century, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front flyleaf: "In appreciation of his high qualities in conducting the brewery business this book is respectfully dedicated to Mr. L. Fabacher by the author, John P. Arnold. October 1911." $3000. | More...
Liste des Grands Vins Fins
Maison Nicolas
First editions of these wonderfully illustrated annual wine lists from Maison Nicolas, with cover designs and illustrations by such leading French painters as Saint-André, Latour and Minaux. $4200. | More...
Cocktails
"Jimmy" of Ciro's, London
First edition of this collection of over 250 cocktails by "Jimmy" of the legendary London club, Ciro's, in colorful dust jacket. $1400. | More...
Fisiología del Gusto
Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
First edition in Spanish—and the first translation in any language—of “the most famous book in gastronomy,” with engraved portrait of the author and in-text wood-engraved headpieces and illustrations after those in the 1826 French first edition. $4200. | More...
The Creole Cookery Book
Christian Woman's Exchange of New Orleans
First edition of this landmark book of Creole cookery, with frontispiece illustration of a Mammy character, attractively bound. $3800. | More...
Medium Raw
Inscribed by Anthony Bourdain
First edition of Bourdain's highly anticipated successor to Kitchen Confidential, boldly inscribed by him on the half title in black felt pen, "To K— Anthony Bourdain." $600. | More...
