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Elizabeth David – A Glass Of Wine And An Omelette – First UK Edition 1984
£85.00
A first edition, first printing published by Robert Hale/Jill Norman in 1984. A near fine book. In a near fine (or better) unclipped wrapper with a hint of wear to the corners. An entertaining collection from the outstanding cookery writer of our time, originally written for The Spectator, Gourmet, Vogue, and The Sunday (London) Times, among others. This classic volume contains intelligent, literary explorations, including the famous “An Omelette and a Glass of Wine”, as well as such other gems as “Syllabubs and Fruit Fools”, “Sweet Vegetables, Soft Wine”, “Pleasing Cheeses”, and “Whisky in the Kitchen”. Jacket painting by Cedric Morris. Jacket photograph of Elizabeth David by Cecil Beaton.
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A first edition, first printing published by Robert Hale/Jill Norman in 1984. A near fine book. In a near fine (or better) unclipped wrapper with a hint of wear to the corners. An entertaining collection from the outstanding cookery writer of our time, originally written for The Spectator, Gourmet, Vogue, and The Sunday (London) Times, among others. This classic volume contains intelligent, literary explorations, including the famous “An Omelette and a Glass of Wine”, as well as such other gems as “Syllabubs and Fruit Fools”, “Sweet Vegetables, Soft Wine”, “Pleasing Cheeses”, and “Whisky in the Kitchen”. Jacket painting by Cedric Morris. Jacket photograph of Elizabeth David by Cecil Beaton.