Collectors can feast on rare culinary books at Forum Auctions, June 23

Francois Pierre La Varenne, ‘The French Cook,’ Italian second edition, est. £2,000-£3,000
Francois Pierre La Varenne, ‘The French Cook,’ Italian second edition, est. £2,000-£3,000
Francois Pierre La Varenne, ‘The French Cook,’ Italian second edition, est. £2,000-£3,000

LONDON – On Thursday, June 23, Forum Auctions will present a private collection of culinary literary works which, as well as spanning five centuries, delivers a fascinating gastronomic journey of discovery. The collection was carefully curated during a period of 40 years by the late Caroline Crisford, a passionate collector of exceptional books on the subject of gastronomy. It offers unique insights into the field of cooking and charts its progression in Europe. The collection, which spans 158 lots, carries a collective estimate of £60,000-£80,000. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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