HÉLOUIS Édouard - Les royal-diners, a gourmet's guide contai - Lot 107

HÉLOUIS Édouard - Les royal-diners, a gourmet's guide containing menus for every season. With how to prepare them and advice on table service. Paris, Dentu, 1878. In-8 half brown chagrin with corners, spine faded to light brown faux-titre, title, III pp, 493 pp-3 pp, 24 plates. Rare ORIGINAL EDITION of this famous culinary treatise, by the former head chef of the kitchens of Sardinian King Charles-Albert, then of his son Victor-Emmanuel, King of Italy (1861-1878). Illustrated with 24 color lithographed plates featuring Maison Trottier mussels and decorated dishes, the treatise presents various recipes according to seasonal menus. It then gives a vast selection of menus served at the homes of Louis-Philippe, Queen Victoria, the Italian court and the Prince of Carignan; 221 were served at Victor-Emmanuel's table, all located and dated: 90 covers for the Empress of Russia's visit to Turin, May 11, 1857; for Prince Napoleon, Turin, January 27, 1858; for H.R.H. Oscar of Sweden, Turin, June 17 & 18, 1862; etc.