819 - JOSEPH MENON (1700?-1771)

JOSEPH MENON (1700?-1771) LA CUISINIERE BOURGEOISE, SUIVIE DE L'OFFICE. [THE BOURGEOIS COOK, FOLLOWED BY THE KITCHEN] NEW EDITION, 1756. 1 VOLUME IN FRENCH. Brussels, published by François Foppens, Printer and Bookseller, A.D. 1756. For the use of all those involved in household expenditure. Containing instructions on how to cut up, prepare and serve all kinds of meat. New edition, expanded to include several of the latest stews and various recipes for liqueurs. Hardback, 484 pp. Contemporary full leather binding, spine with 5 raised bands, title label, Ink stamp of the former owner on the inside front cover and on the front of the back flyleaf, and an inscription on the back of the front flyleaf. 17 x 10.5 x 3.3 cm Binding and spine worn, scuffing, rubbing, discolouration, corners worn, spine caps worn away, loss of leather on top cap, front flyleaf with holes and missing sections, foxing, soiling, a few stains, water stains on the last few pages. Joseph Menon - French cook and writer. Several of his books were published without the author’s name being given. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.