M. Cardelli - Manuel du cuisinier - 1838

Magnificent and rare copy of the “Cook’s Manual,” a classic of gastronomy and the ancient culinary arts.
Wear from use to the spine ends, corners, and joints, attesting to its authenticity and age, but the book remains sturdy and charming.
• Illustrations: The book contains several superb folding engraved plates printed separately from the text (as shown in the photos), detailing the art of carving meats, poultry, and fish, as well as the culinary anatomy of cuts intended for serving. Valuable visual documents for the history of the art of dining.
• Interior: Text pages are well preserved, with elegant period typography. A few scattered foxing spots and areas of browning, typical of papers from the 19th or late 18th century, without affecting readability. Original speckled or marbled edges.

Number of pages: 516 pages
Dimensions: 15 cm high and 9.5 cm wide