1894 The Epicurean, Studies on culinary Art, Ranhofer, LA19.
Charles Ranhofer, The Epicurean. A complete treatise of analytical and practical studies on Culinary Art. Making a Franco-American Culinary Encyclopedia. Illustrated with 800 plates.
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- Illustrations : frontispiece, 800 illustrations in text.
- Volumes: 1volume.
- Binding: original boards.
- Condition : fair condition, cover damaged (rubbing, second board cloth missing, see photo), generally very clean, some minor stains, the Index (pp. 1139 - 1184) waterstained.
- Pages: VII pp., 3 ff., 1184 pp.
- Publisher: New York, Ranhofer.
- Date: 1894.
- Reference: Bitting 388.
Original edition of this monumental cookbook due to the chef of the Delmonico's, who was also the president of the Philanthropic Culinary Society of New York. 3715 lavishly illustrated recipes, accompanied by hundreds of menus, a history of table settings and instructions for American, French and Russian service.
The Delmonico's was one of the most famous restaurants in New York in the 19th century, counting among its patrons the Grand Duke Alexis of Russia as well as Ch. Dickens.
| Condition | Used - Acceptable |
|---|---|
| Language | United Kingdom |
| Illustrated | Yes |
| Publicaton Date | Jan 1, 1894 |
| Year | 1894 |
| Author / Cartographer / Photographer | Ranhofer Charles |
| Editor | Ranhofer Charles |
| First edition | Yes |
| Signed edition | No |
| Signed binding | No |
| Armorial binding | No |
| Binding / Format | Cartonnage |
| Size | 29 x 23 cm |
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