FOOD: Brillat Savarin; Bertall (ill): Physiologie du Gout (taste).

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FOOD: Brillat Savarin; Bertall (ill): Physiologie du Gout (taste).

Paris, Gabriel de Gonet, nd, c1864. With plates and text illustrations. (24x16 cm), Cont. leather backed boards; &, La Cuisiniere Bourgeoise, Suivie de l'Office.. Vol.1 Only. Paris, Guillyn, 1756, 1st. Edn? PP: (ii), xxvi, 410, (ii) adverts. (17x10.5 cm), Cont. full calf and later gilt decorated spine. (2)

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From the library of Michael Kuczynski

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FOOD: Brillat Savarin; Bertall (ill): Physiologie du Gout (taste).

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