[LIGER, Louis ]: Le menage des champs et de la ville ou nouv - Lot 2

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[LIGER, Louis ]: Le menage des champs et de la ville ou nouv - Lot 2
[LIGER, Louis ]: Le menage des champs et de la ville ou nouveau cuisinier Francois accommodé au goust du temps, contenant, tout ce qu'un parfait chef de cuisine doit fçavoir pour fervir toutes fortes de tables, depuis celles des plus grands seigneurs jufqu à celles des bons bourgeois, avec une inftruction pour faire toutes fortes de pâtifferies, confitures feches et liquides, et toutes les differentes liqueurs qui font aujourd'hui en ufage. First part of the menage. Paris, ed. by Christophe David, 1729, fort in-12, full dark brown chagrin, gilt title on burgundy morocco title-piece, gilt garlands on smooth spine, red edges, trimmed, period binding, (10) - 582 - (18) - (4 bl.) pp, nb. headbands, endpapers and lettering, Preface, Table of chapters, Table of contents in alphabetical order, Approval, Privilege of the King, small signature in ink (almost faded) of one of the former owners on the title page (middle left), binding skilfully restored. Louis Liger (1658 - 1717) was an agronomist from Auxerre and wrote numerous works on agriculture and domestic economy. The first edition of this work dates from 1710. "Nearly a thousand recipes for the use of the tables of the lords and burghers are divided into three "books": the first concerns bread, pastries, pâtés, wine, beverages and liquors. The second one deals with the service: sugar, jams, fruit preserves, dairy products; it is especially intended for ladies. The third is devoted to cooking. It is followed by explanations of specific terms as well as instructions for fat and lean meals. The recipes are accompanied by practical remarks and perfect health advice" Livre en Bouche - 192. A very important collection of recipes from the early 18th century. Our copy of 1729 is unusual! Became very RARE and Sought after. Ref. Vicaire 523 Very good condition of the binding (restored) and of the paper without foxing but with some small scattered soiling.
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