Collectif - Les Classiques de la Table - 1845

Fascinating illustrated edition of this gastronomic and literary collection devoted to the art of the table, bringing together texts, recipes, culinary reflections and food traditions from different periods of French and European culture -

Published in a context where gastronomy becomes a true cultural and social object, the work seeks to celebrate and transmit the knowledge related to cuisine, meals, and table customs, considered essential markers of civilization and refinement -

The book gathers excerpts from ancient and modern authors, observations on eating habits, as well as descriptions of emblematic dishes of French cuisine, which asserts itself in the 19th century as an international reference -

It features reflections on the history of gastronomy, the culinary habits of different social classes, regional traditions and the evolution of taste through the centuries -

Collectif - Les Classiques de la Table - 1845 - Libraires Associés -
288, XLIV, -641 pages.

Good binding condition, work in its original half-leather, marbled boards, wear from use, a few minor defects on the cover, corners worn, smooth decorated spine, gilded lettering –

Good interior condition, some stains, work enriched with fine engravings in black inside and outside the text including on folding plates, marbled endpapers in good condition, appealing copy –

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