Bernardi - Le glacier royal, ou l’art de donner des bals et soirées… Suivi de la construction d’une glacière - 1844

Exciting illustrated edition of 6 engraved plates of this work devoted to the material, gastronomic and sociable organization of elegant receptions in the 19th century, giving central prominence to the use of ice and to the preparation of refreshments -

Bernardi first focuses on the art of receiving, considering balls, evenings, gatherings and parties as true social manifestations that require methodical preparation, from the layout of spaces and the arrangement of guests to the service of drinks, desserts and the various preparations intended to enhance entertainments -

Particular attention is paid to ice creams, sorbets, crystalline creams, refreshing drinks and other creations of the ice chemist, whose variety and quality directly contribute to the prestige of a reception -

Bernardi - Le glacier royal, or the art of giving balls and evenings… Followed by the construction of an icehouse - 1844 - Gustave Barba -
x, 285pp

Good condition of the binding, work in its original half Morocco, marbled boards, epidermises, signs of use, some minor defects on the cover, heads and corners worn, sprinkled edges, smooth spine adorned with gold fillets, gold lettering -

Good interior condition, yellowed paper, foxing and dampstains, beautiful vignette on title page, work enriched with 6 engraved plates, endpapers in acceptable condition, good copy -

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