Texte d'André Saint-Georges, préface de Curnonsky (« Prince élu des Gastronomes »). Illustrations - Éloge de la Table - 1947
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Éloge de la Table by André Saint-Georges, with a preface by Curnonsky and illustrations by Hervé Baille, is a 1947 first edition.
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[Gastronomy / Bibliophilia] André Saint-Georges – Éloge de la Table (Préface de Curnonsky) – Illustrations & Original Copper Plates by Hervé Baille – Original numbered edition (1947) for the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin
Superb and elegant work of gastronomic bibliophilia “Éloge de la Table” by André Saint-Georges, published in 1947 for the famous Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.
Preface: Prefaced by Curnonsky, known as the “Prince of Gastronomes.”
Illustrations: Abundantly illustrated with copper plates and original etchings in the intaglio technique, created and engraved by Hervé Baille.
Colophon & Tirage:
Original edition set in Garamond body 14 with ornamental initials.
Finished printing on 30 May 1947 by Viglino (typography) and the Ateliers Chassepot (etching).
Limited edition of 500 copies.
Copy no. 410 on pure rag paper.
Presentation: In separate sheets under a flexible cover, kept in its original binding and slipcase / box. Also includes a plate/engraving for a free trial impression.
Format: 34 × 26.5 cm
General state: Excellent conservation condition.
Details: Paper in great freshness, engravings with a beautiful, clear and contrasted print, slipcase and box in very good usage condition protecting the work perfectly.
[Gastronomy / Bibliophilia] André Saint-Georges – Éloge de la Table (Préface de Curnonsky) – Illustrations & Original Copper Plates by Hervé Baille – Original numbered edition (1947) for the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin
Superb and elegant work of gastronomic bibliophilia “Éloge de la Table” by André Saint-Georges, published in 1947 for the famous Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.
Preface: Prefaced by Curnonsky, known as the “Prince of Gastronomes.”
Illustrations: Abundantly illustrated with copper plates and original etchings in the intaglio technique, created and engraved by Hervé Baille.
Colophon & Tirage:
Original edition set in Garamond body 14 with ornamental initials.
Finished printing on 30 May 1947 by Viglino (typography) and the Ateliers Chassepot (etching).
Limited edition of 500 copies.
Copy no. 410 on pure rag paper.
Presentation: In separate sheets under a flexible cover, kept in its original binding and slipcase / box. Also includes a plate/engraving for a free trial impression.
Format: 34 × 26.5 cm
General state: Excellent conservation condition.
Details: Paper in great freshness, engravings with a beautiful, clear and contrasted print, slipcase and box in very good usage condition protecting the work perfectly.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Bibliography, Cookery, food & drink
Book title
Éloge de la Table
Author/ Illustrator
Texte d'André Saint-Georges, préface de Curnonsky (« Prince élu des Gastronomes »). Illustrations
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1947
Height
34 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
26.5 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Éditions de la Couronne (Marcel Honoré directeur, Jacques Bauer direction artistique), édité
Binding/ Material
Mix / Multiple
Extras
Hand coloured illustrations, Slipcase
Number of pages
200
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