Description: Title: James Beard's American CookeryThis volume has been signed by James Beard on the front end page. Author: James Beard Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, Boston, Massachusetts and Toronto, CanadaCopyright Date and Edition: 1972, stated fifth printing (first edition, fifth printing)ISBN: none listedPages: 877 pagesFormat, Size: Hardcover (lacks dust jacket), 7 1/4" by 10 1/4"Language: English Illustrations: two and three-color illustrations by Earl Thollander Rare signed volume of James Beard's American Cookery -- first edition, fifth printing, 1972. Hardcover (lacks dust jacket). Mustard yellow cloth over boards with gilt lettering on spine. This book "includes more than fifteen hundred of his favorite and most successful recipes, as well as advice on dozens of cooking questions, from choosing meats and vegetables to preserving fruit and making real cheeseburgers". This expansive survey of American cuisine is considered by many to be his definitive work. One of the classic books on food from the 20th century. Condition: Good minus to good used condition, coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages complete and intact (no writing, except for Beard's signature on front end page, text block -- corners and upper text block -- have minor soiling and very light moisture marks -- not affecting the pages themselves, age toning to pages and text block), covers have general wear (corner bumping and edge wear, light wear at spine head and tail, general surface wear and stray marks). Lacks dust jacket. Shipping: Domestic winner pays 5 pounds Media Mail shipping -- which includes DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. No international shipping. Payment: Payment must be received within 4 days of auction close. Refunds: After communicating with the seller, buyer may return the item (shipped using identical method as originally sent with delivery confirmation/insurance) for a refund. PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS and combine shipping. Please e-mail me for combined shipping options and rates. Thanks!
Price: 135 USD
Location: West Hollywood, California
End Time: 2024-12-05T02:22:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.13 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed By: James Beard
Book Title: James Beard's American Cookery
Signed: Yes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Intended Audience: Adults
Edition: First Edition, 5th Printing
Publication Year: 1972
Type: Cookbook
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Earl Thollander
Author: James Beard
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Cookbooks
Topic: American Cuisine, Cooking
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
