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MENON [Anonymous] - Traité historique et pratique de la cuis - Lot 43
MENON [Anonymous] - Traité historique et pratique de la cuisine, ou Le cuisinier instruit. Paris, Bauche, 1758. 2 volumes in-12, full marbled calf, ribbed spines decorated with gilded boxes and fleurons, different headpieces (period bindings), CLVI-468 and 552 pp. Good copies, with mismatched bindings. ORIGINAL and unique EDITION of this treatise "on the knowledge of animals, both volatile and terrestrial, aquatic and amphibious, on how to prepare various foods and serve them; followed by a short abridgement on how to make liquid jams and other desserts of all kinds". The first volume begins with a series of tables and menus, followed by sections on dissection, juices, coulis, stews, sauces, rouxes, stuffings, meats and, finally, jams and desserts. The second volume covers fish, pastries, eggs and vegetables. Illustrated with woodcuts in the text. [Vicaire 592].
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