Chatillon-Plessis - La Vie à table à la fin du XIXe siècle. [Gastronomie] - 1894

Original edition of this theoretical, practical, and historical work on gastronomy from the late 19th century, authored by Chatillon-Plessis, a pseudonym of Émile-Abel Chizat (1855-1924), editor at 'Charivari'.

A very comprehensive work, illustrated with 170 engravings either outside the text or within the text, on the life of the past and the life of today.

Conserved in a beautiful pink half-leather binding, with boards covered in percaline, triple fillet framing the boards, gilded corner ornaments, and a centered title. The spine is decorated with gilded panels and corner ornaments. Gilded edges.
In very good condition. Minor scratches on the cuts and corners. Fresh and clean interior, free of rust spots.

Summary: Table service and receptions - Drinking - Cooking - Great culinary recipes of the century - Pastry - Restaurants - New classics of the table - Blends and fantasies. Good used condition.

Chatillon-Plessis
Life at the Table. Practical, Theoretical, and Historical Theory of Modern Gastronomy. Illustrated work with 170 engravings outside or within the text about life in the past and today.
Paris, Firmin-Didot, 1894;
in-8, (19.5 x 13 cm); 411 pages.